Blog: Emily Ashe, Anapol Weiss Partner
Emily Ashe is a partner in the firm’s Mass Tort Department. She concentrates her practice on defective medical devices and pharmaceutical drug cases.
- Consequences of Nurse Understaffing at Nursing Homes
Oct 2, 2024
Having enough nursing staff at a nursing home is crucial to ensuring that the home’s residents get the care and treatment they need. Fortunately, Pennsylvania has enacted a state minimum for nursing home staff levels, and that minimum just increased beginning July 1, 2024. Now, Pennsylvania nursing homes are required to have enough nursing staff to provide 3.2 hours PPD, or “per patient day. ” This is up from 2.87 PPD as of July 1,...Read More - Understanding Pressure Ulcers in Nursing Homes: Signs, Prevention, and Legal Options
May 30, 2024
Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores or pressure injuries, are a significant concern in nursing homes, where residents may have limited mobility or be totally immobile. These painful wounds can develop when pressure is applied to an area of the skin for an extended period, often leading to tissue damage and can result in infection and death. As a concerned family member, it is crucial to be vigilant and proactive in preventing and addressing pressure...Read More