![]() ![]() The state’s public health commissioner, Dr. ![]() ![]() The Globe’s series drew needed attention to this sickening problem – but what’s been done about it? The Boston Globe’s Health and Medical Reporter, Kay Lazar, covered this in a series of disturbing stories published in the last few months. This shockingly lax, and sometimes even nonexistent state oversight has been shocking. They have been woefully inadequate in assuring that this is done. These state regulators, employed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, are tasked with the responsibility of assuring that Massachusetts nursing home residents are adequately cared for, and safe. Massachusetts regulators charged with oversight of nursing homes in this state, are woefully guilty of dropping the ball as well. Sleazy nursing home operators are bad enough there will always be businesses who will stoop to any low to make a buck, no matter who is harmed in the process. This New Jersey-based business has purchased or acquired 11 Massachusetts nursing homes in just a year or so – and in the process has racked up stunning level of grievous complaints about patient care. “Exhibit A” on that point, has recently been Synergy Healthcare Services, which I’ve written about previously on this blog. What takes their place can be horrific: Uncaring, unethical, downright shady operators whose primary goal is singular: Cut costs – and patient care – to the bone, in the name of maximizing corporate profits. More and more these days, impersonal, out-of-state corporations are coming into Massachusetts to buy up nursing homes operated by smaller businesses. The problem is that the good ones – those that care for their patients diligently and compassionately – ethically and morally – are far too few. Readers also know of my distrust of the nursing home industry in general, though I do allow for exceptions, as there are some good nursing home providers out there. Anyone who reads my blog here knows how strongly I feel about the special care and dignity that is owed to Massachusetts nursing home residents. ![]()
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