Various physical and cognitive conditions may put certain individuals at risk while eating or drinking. This article reviews the standard of care for facility-based programs to safely provide food and…
Various physical and cognitive conditions may put certain individuals at risk while eating or drinking. This article reviews the standard of care for facility-based programs to safely provide food and…
In supervised care environments, the term “elopement” describes when a resident leaves the premises without authorization and/or necessary supervision. If elopement occurs, the…
Sexual violence transcends age and organizational settings. It can occur with young children, older children, individuals with disabilities, and with elderly adults. Studies suggest that 12-40 percent…
Hospital beds are designed and constructed to provide safety, comfort, and mobility for a broad range of patients with varying conditions and treatment plans. While the adaptability and versatility of…
In this article, the health care experts discuss nursing home neglect. The purpose of this article is to define neglect and its key components, explain the responsibility for a facility to investigate…
In this article, the health care experts discuss the process by which adverse medical events are evaluated by medical professionals and forensic experts. The article describes the concept of an…
In this article, supervised care expert, Dr. Lisa Thorsen broadly discusses Plans of Care as they apply across a range of supervised care environments. The experts at Robson Forensic are regularly…
In this article, forensic document examiner, Mark Songer discusses the role of document analysis in elder care disputes. He provides relevant data on the scope of the problem and outlines his…
In this article, supervised care expert, Lisa A. Thorsen, Ed.D., C.R.C., C.P.S.I., introduces the framework by which organizations establish the policies and procedures to stem sexual abuse. The…