Nursing Home Survey & Certification Attorneys in Los Angeles
Description of the Nursing Home Survey & Certification Regulations
The Nursing Home Reform Act made it illegal for any Nursing Home to service others without certification through the Nursing Home Survey and Certification process. Each state has their own standard and regulations but generally speaking all Nursing Homes must go through:
- Random, sporadic interviews
- Descriptive and demanding surveys
- At least one inspection and evaluation within a 15-month time span
Each Survey and Inspection will conduct an investigation into the health and welfare of the Elderly Residents. The inspectors look for a particular quality of life, care, and safety offered and maintained by the Los Angeles Nursing Home Facility. Also, if there is have been complaints about a specific area or employee the Certification Bureau has to look into the details surrounding the claim.
Consequences for Nursing Home Survey Violations in Los Angeles
For those Nursing Homes which violate the standards of their certification and the Reform Act there are serious consequences depending on the extent of the violation. In Los Angeles, California a Nursing Home may have to comply with any or all of the following:
- Monitoring by the State of California
- Civil Penalties such as Monetary Fees
- State supplied Management temporarily
- Complete termination of certification
- Denial of payments and approvals by Health Insurance providers such as Medicaid and Medicare.
- Enforced and directed plan of action and correction
- In-house State employee training
Consequences for Families of Elderly Patients
If your loved one is currently a patient in a Los Angeles Nursing Home and you suspect any form of Negligence or Abuse you should seek legal representation from one of our Elder Abuse Lawyers. The consequences for your family and your Elderly Family Member are far worse than the consequences for those Nursing Homes who violate the Survey and Certification stipulations. We are able and committed to the battle for your rights and the rights of the Elderly in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas.Do not just live with the consequences of someone else’s negligence and mistakes.
Call one of our Los Angeles Nursing Home Negligence / Violations Attorneys today for a free case evaluation at (800) 715-4899.
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