OVERVIEW OF STATE REGULATIONS RELATED TO PANDEMICS AND NURSING HOMES
Written by: Drew Graham, Esq. In May 2020, JAMDA (the official journal of the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine) published a summary about the variability in state regulations regarding infection control and pandemic response in
GAO Reports To Senate On Pre-COVID-19 Infection Control Deficiencies In Nursing Homes
Written by: John E. Hall, Jr., Esq. and Drew Graham, Esq. In spring 2020, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) asked the Government Accounting Office (“GAO”) to analyze the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) oversight of infecti
CMS PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON REOPENING NURSING HOMES
Written by: Drew Graham, Esq. Most nursing homes have been functioning at the highest level of vigilance for several weeks, restricting visitation, entry of non-essential healthcare personnel, and residents’ group activities. On May 18, 2020,
The Department of Health and Human Services Issues Declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (“PREP Act”)
Written by: Christopher Eads, Esq. The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recently issued a declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (“PREP Act”) Act to provide immunity to liability for activities r
Hall Booth Smith Expands Beyond Southeast With New Jersey Offices, Adds Retired Judge Reddin as Partner
SADDLE BROOK, N.J. – Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is opening a new office in New Jersey as the Atlanta-based litigation firm expands beyond the Southeast for the first time to serve clients in New Jersey & New York. The firm is also pleased to a
Hall Booth Smith is Pleased to Announce Madeline Mitchell as a New Associate in the Brunswick Office
Hall Booth Smith (HBS) is pleased to announce and welcome Madeline Mitchell as an Associate in Brunswick Office. Mitchell will be focusing on the Long Term Care and Senior Housing Industry practice for the clients in this area. She will be joini
HBS Hosts 7th Annual Pig Roast to Support Atlanta Community Food Bank
Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) hosted its 7th Annual Pig Roast to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank on January 29th at the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot in Atlanta. Over 700 guests, including many state and local leaders, gathered to sup
HBS Supports Atlanta Community Food Bank with 6th Annual Pig Roast
Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) hosted its 6th Annual Pig Roast to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The event was held on January 24th at the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot in Atlanta. Over 600 distinguished guests gathered to support the
HBS Hosted Webinar on Health Care Reform
On March 30th, 2010, HBS hosted a webinar in conjunction with GHCA. Attorneys Trey Reese and Drew Graham spoke during the event on The Impact of Health Care Reform for Skilled Nursing Facilities. The webinar ran at two times that day, 10 a.m