Tag: Michigan nursing homes
Bridge Lunch Break recap: Experts call for tougher nursing home regulations
During a discussion Wednesday with Bridge readers, two experts called for tougher regulations and laws around nursing homes….
Michigan leaders, legislators vow to improve nursing homes after Bridge report
Two Republican candidates for governor and at least one lawmakers promise changes following a two-day Bridge series laying out neglect, abuse and short staffing in Michigan nursing homes….
Install cameras, beef up training â and 5 other ways to fix Michigan nursing homes
Some states demand nursing homes spend more on care and are more transparent in their finances. Michigan could do the same….
Michigan cities balk at costly 911 calls to understaffed nursing homes
Cities and townships pay thousands of dollars each year for nonemergency calls at nursing homes that fire chiefs say should be handled by nursing home staff. Now, some cities are levying fines, hoping to recoup some of the costs….
Michigan nursing homes have few staff, little training. Misery can follow
Other states have moved to require more staff at nursing homes, but Michigan hasnât changed its laws in nearly 50 years. That leads to neglect and mistakes, a review of inspections shows….