September 18, 2024 - Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Minnesota

Kosieradzki Smith Law Firm Forwards New Litigation Inquiries to Scheller Legal Solutions

The Kosieradzki Smith Law Firm LLC is passing the baton on nursing home litigation cases to other attorneys to lead the fight against elder abuse, including Scheller Legal Solutions, who is currently fielding their calls and emails regarding new cases. Contact Scheller Legal Solutions today at 763.647.0042 for a free consultation.

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Fox 9 KMSP “Hidden pandemic in Minnesota’s assisted living facilities”

Susan Scheller speaks to Fox 9 news to discuss Assisted Living Facilities. “Some would say assisted living is the new nursing home,” Scheller said. “So what we are seeing is a high level of needs and care in assisted living where the consumer model doesn’t keep pace with it and we need more input and

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Bed Rail Entrapment on the Rise

Bed Rails / Asphyxiation / By Molly Jasper

Residents in multiple long-term care facilities in Minnesota have experienced neglect due to bed rail entrapment. Residents and families may wish to have bed rails to keep residents from falling out of bed. However, the bed rails must fit properly and be used according to manufacturer instructions. The family and the facility should consider all

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New Mental Health Training in Minnesota Assisted Livings

NURSING HOME OVERVIEW / By Molly Jasper

Effective 7/1/2025, staff working in licensed assisted livings must receive two hours of initial training on mental illnesses and de-escalation, and one hour every year thereafter. The training must include recognizing symptoms of common mental illness diagnoses; de-escalation techniques and communication; and crisis resolution and suicide prevention, including procedures for contacting county crisis response teams

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New laws Requiring Greater Transparency from Minnesota Nursing Homes

NURSING HOME OVERVIEW, Uncategorized / By Molly Jasper

New laws Requiring Greater Transparency from Minnesota Nursing Homes “Did you wash your hands?” before they touch your loved one. Ask to see their written policy on infection control; ask if there have been updates to deal with the coronavirus. (The rules regarding sharing of these policies with residents/families are state-specific: in Minnesota, a nursing

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