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Abuse and Neglect in Louisiana’s Intermediate Care Facility System: Understanding the Oversight Crisis
By Garret DeReus, January 7, 2025 Louisiana’s Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) show concerning patterns of inadequate oversight. Recent data reveals thousands of abuse and neglect reports go uninvestigated,…
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Dignity and Safety: Understanding Home Health Aide Responsibilities in Louisiana
By Garret DeReus, December 27, 2024 Home health aides serve as essential caregivers for individuals who require medical assistance and support in their homes. These professionals, working under…
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Service Animals in Healthcare Facilities: Tamara v. El Camino Hospital
By Garret DeReus, December 26, 2024 The 2013 case of Tamara v. El Camino Hospital established important precedent regarding service animals in psychiatric facilities. The case arose when…
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Home Health Care Fraud and Elder Abuse: Protecting Louisiana’s Most Vulnerable
By Garret DeReus, December 24, 2024 When seniors and disabled individuals require medical care at home, they trust home health agencies and hospice providers to deliver essential services…
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Understanding Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in Louisiana
By Garret DeReus, December 24, 2024 For families seeking long-term care options for loved ones with developmental disabilities in Louisiana, Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) play a vital role…
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Louisiana Home Health Agencies: Grossly Underreported Falls and Injuries
By Garret DeReus, December 22, 2024 A federal investigation and report have revealed alarming gaps in patient safety reporting within home health care, raising serious concerns about the…
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