Foundations of Nursing Home Law: Navigating Regulations, Claims, and Defendants

Attorneys should attend this program to understand the unique complexities involved in nursing home litigation, a rapidly growing area of law. This course covers the foundational aspects, including the most common claims—such as neglect, abuse, and violation of residents' rights—while exploring the key defendants in these cases, from corporate owners to individual caregivers. Attorneys who are new to this area or looking to expand their practice can find that this program provides the essential tools to pursue nursing home claims confidently.

Attendees will learn practical, actionable strategies for navigating nursing home cases. This course will cover key regulations relevant to the most common claims and will help attorneys identify the correct entities to sue, from individual caregivers to large corporations. Attorneys will also gain insights into the most common defendants and how to gather the evidence needed to pursue these cases effectively. By the end of the program, attorneys will have a clear roadmap for handling nursing home litigation with confidence.

This course is suitable for attorneys at any level who are interested in nursing home litigation. Personal injury attorneys who want to add to their practice are encouraged to attend.

Learning Objectives:

1. Differentiate between nursing homes and other long-term care facilities (e.g., assisted living, residential care homes, personal care homes).
2. Assess which laws and regulations govern nursing homes.
3. Recognize the most common claims against nursing homes.
4. Explore common defendants in nursing home claims.
5. Utilize resources to pursue nursing home claims.
    

Production Date: 2/7/2025 | Closed captioning (CC) available