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WHY BUSINESS OWNERS PUSH NON-COMPETES
WHY BUSINESS OWNERS PUSH NON-COMPETES 150 150 Dan Frith

Anyone who reads this blog knows my bias. I hate non-competes in any shape or form! They unreasonably restrict the little guy’s right to earn a living and feed his/her family. Further, as experienced by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, businesses are shooting themselves in the foot by requiring these restrictive…

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HEART SURGERY AND OLDER BLOOD: A POTENTIALLY FATAL COMBINATION
HEART SURGERY AND OLDER BLOOD: A POTENTIALLY FATAL COMBINATION 150 150 Dan Frith

Researchers examined the records of 6,000 patients who were given blood transfusions during heart-bypass or heart-valve surgery. All of the patients were treated at the Cleveland Clinic from June 30, 1998, through January 30, 2006. The study was published in this week’s New England Journal of Medicine. The conclusion: Heart…

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ILLINOIS NURSING HOME FINED $40,000
ILLINOIS NURSING HOME FINED $40,000 150 150 Dan Frith

A Peoria, Illinois nursing home has been fined $40,000 stemming from violations in July of 2007 for not developing or implementing a plan to reduce the number and frequencies of falls experienced by its residents.According to documents from the state department of health, Manor Court of Peoria did not properly…

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RESTRAINTS IN NURSING HOMES
RESTRAINTS IN NURSING HOMES 150 150 Dan Frith

I am happy to report that nursing homes are reducing their use of, and reliance upon, restraints. Restraints come in a variety of styles and uses from wrist restraints….to leg restraints…to lap belt restraints…to vest restraints.For years, many nursing homes over-used restraints to limit the mobility of residents thereby reducing…

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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 150 150 Dan Frith

What a great law – it allows access for all, to public records. Now why would I write about FOIA on a blog regarding Nursing Home and Medical Malpractice? Because FOIA can be your friend. If you have a few weeks to consider which nursing home or hospital is best…

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START A FAMILY COUNCIL AT YOUR NURSING HOME
START A FAMILY COUNCIL AT YOUR NURSING HOME 150 150 Dan Frith

How does one person or one family get the attention of the nursing home Administrator or Director of Nursing to deal with poor care in the facility? Remember – the squeaky wheel gets the oil….and the bigger the squeak the more the oil!Just what are we talking about? We are…

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HOSPITAL HEALTHLINE OPERATORS
HOSPITAL HEALTHLINE OPERATORS 150 150 Dan Frith

You have seen the bill boards haven’t you? You know…the ones which read “Need a Doctor and Don’t Know Who to Call”…or “Need a Medical Specialist, We Can Help?” These bill boards are put up by your local hospitals and, while trying to give the appearance of helping the consumers…

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CASE REPORT: PERMANENT INJUCTIVE RELIEF
CASE REPORT: PERMANENT INJUCTIVE RELIEF 150 150 Dan Frith

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (Richmond) recently handed down an important decision in Western Insulation, LP v. Hal Moore and Melanie Moore (January 22, 2008). The case arose out of the defendants’ sale of an insulation business to the plaintiff. In connection with the sale,…

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HOW DO WE CARE FOR OUR ELDERLY?
HOW DO WE CARE FOR OUR ELDERLY? 150 150 Dan Frith

The answer to this question tells us much about our society. Do we recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our parents and grandparents by providing the best possible care? Or, do we just barely provide the basics and “let the chips fall where they may”?My local newspaper, The Roanoke…

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DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS AT OHIO NURSING HOME
DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS AT OHIO NURSING HOME 150 150 Dan Frith

Can you believe this report from Cincinnati, Ohio? Police Capt. Kimberly Frey found “fleas, flies and filth” at the nursing home and fellow officers agreed the conditions were worse than any crack house they had ever seen.Officials served an administrative search warrant at the Westside Health Care Nursing Home and…

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