Justice for Residents Podcast

Can structured care management actually reduce falls in assisted living? Prevention programs work, but only when properly designed and followed. Data shows meaningful results when facilities commit to change. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guests Hiroko Kiyoshi-Teo and Claire McKinley Yoder to discuss fall prevention care management and real-world outcomes.

Could too many medications be causing your loved one to fall? Polypharmacy is a major risk factor in nursing homes and often goes unchecked. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Jay Durek to explain how multiple medications impact fall risk and what caregivers should be doing to prevent it.

What are the risks and responsibilities when using a PICC line in a nursing home? Improper management can lead to infection, complications, or worse. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Alice Darby to discuss how PICC lines are used in long-term care and what families should know about their safety.

In this special 300th episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk sits down with Will Smith for a unique and thought-provoking conversation. Together, they reflect on the biggest lessons learned, the impact of storytelling, and how advocacy continues to evolve through the Nursing Home Abuse Podcast.

What happens when a nursing home resident wanders away unnoticed? Elopement can lead to serious injury or death and often points to staffing and supervision failures. These cases raise major safety and legal issues. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Kristen Lojewski to talk about elopement cases and how nursing homes can be held accountable.

Is anyone really coordinating care in nursing homes? Interdisciplinary teams are meant to improve outcomes, but they often fall short. Poor teamwork can lead to missed care and preventable injuries. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Barbara Resnick to discuss the current state of interdisciplinary care teams and where improvement is needed.

What does a normal day really look like inside a nursing home? From meals to medications to staffing gaps, daily routines reveal a lot about quality of care. Small failures can add up to serious harm. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Irene Nobles to walk through a typical day for nursing home residents and what families should watch for.

How do you know a resident with dementia is in pain if they can't speak? Too often, pain goes untreated because staff miss the signs. Proper assessment tools can change that. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Nicole Dawson to talk about pain assessment tools for nonverbal residents with dementia.

Can the wrong mattress cause a pressure injury? Support surfaces play a major role in preventing painful and dangerous wounds. When nursing homes cut corners, residents suffer. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Michelle Swanger to discuss how support surfaces should be selected and used to prevent pressure injuries.

Are falls in assisted living really unavoidable? Many falls are caused by poor assessments, unsafe environments, and missed warning signs. With the right steps, most falls can be prevented. In this week's episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Cassy Plaisir to talk about effective fall prevention strategies in assisted living facilities.