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Sweeney Law FirmRadiology: x-rays, ultrasound, CT, MRIRadiology is a specialty field in medicine with a focus on the interpretation of diagnostic films. These films include CT (CAT) scans, MRI, x-rays, ultrasounds, mammograms, sonograms and other methods of imaging. Radiologists are often called in to reviewSweeney Law FirmRecovery after a StrokeStroke recovery should begin for a person as soon as they are made medically stable after the event. The goal for stroke sufferers is to regain as many skills previously possessed as possible. The effects of a stroke can vary greatly from person to personSweeney Law FirmReporting Nursing Home Abuse and MistreatmentReporting Nursing Home Abuse and Mistreatment in Indiana Indiana nursing homes have a legal obligation to provide a safe environment and quality care. However, it is far too common that loved ones are the victims of nursing home abuse, nursing home neglecSweeney Law FirmResident Rights | Fort Wayne Elder Abuse LawyersA primary intent of federal regulations is to protect and promote the rights of residents to enhance their quality of life. It is a mandated obligation of nursing facilities to apprise residents of their rights; these require that residents be notifiedSweeney Law FirmRheumatologistsRheumatologists are doctors with expanded knowledge of diseases and afflictions that affect primarily the joints and musculoskeletal components (including connective tissue and soft tissue) causing pain and inflammation. A patient with any of the followinSweeney Law FirmRole of Restorative NursingMany nursing homes have restorative nursing programs designed to ensure each resident will maintain the functional gains made in physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Sweeney Law FirmRole of the Nursing Home AdministratorThe role of the nursing home administrator is to supervise, plan, develop, monitor and maintain appropriate standards of care throughout all departments in the nursing home.Sweeney Law FirmSalmonella Poisoning  Salmonella poisoning, or salmonellosis is an infection caused by salmonella bacteria and is the most common type of food poisoning. Symptoms of salmonellosis set in about 12 to 72 hours after a person has come in contact with the bacteria. The infectionSweeney Law FirmScreening of StaffNursing homes are responsible for screening applicants for a history of abusive behaviors prior to hire. They cannot employ individuals found guilty of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating residents. They also cannot employ those individuals with a findSweeney Law FirmSepsisWhat is sepsis? Sepsis is a life-threatening illness in which the immune system has developed an increased response to infection. The illness causes blood changes, which can lead to loss of blood flow to major organs, resulting in organ damage. Sepsis