Elderly Care Expert Witnesses in West Virginia

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Elderly Care expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including nursing homes, assisted living, home health, and geriatric medicine. Some of the most common specialties include elder abuse, neglect, falls, pressure ulcers, medication errors, and standards of care. They can opine on the effects of negligent supervision, improper staffing, substandard treatment, and inadequate safety protocols.

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  • This expert is a board certified internal medicine doctor who has been working as an attending physician in a nursing home for over 30 years. He has extensive experience in dealing with patients who are at higher risk for falls.

    Attending Physician, 2 Major Geriatric Health Care Groups

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Northwestern University Medical School

    Maryland

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  • Review Fee $150/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $600/hr

    This extremely qualified expert with licensed nursing home administrator with years of experience in the field. She received both her B.Ed. and M.Ed. degrees from the University of Toledo and completed her post-graduate training in healthcare and business administration at the University of North Carolina, the University of Toledo and Ashland University. She had fellow status at the American College of Healthcare Administrators and a member of several other professional associations. She is a former executive nurse at Mississippi State Hospital and a former long term care consultant at Omnicare Westhaven. She is also the former nursing home administrator and director of nursing a The Ohio Veterans Home and the former Director of the critical care and post anesthesia units at Firelands Community Hospital. Currently, she works as a Hospital, Nursing Home and Behavioral Health Surveyor for a major healthcare accreditation company.

    Hospital Surveyor, A Major Healthcare Accreditation Company

    Postgraduate (PG), Ashland University

    Waterville,

    Ohio

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr
    Court Fee $550/hr

    This qualified expert has nearly 25 years of experience in nursing. She earned her AS in applied science from Luzerne County Community College and completed a 120-hour nursing home administrator's course at Penn State University. She is licensed as a registered nurse and a nursing home administrator. She has been a registered nurse for several different units at the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, including orthopedics, ER/ICU, and subacute and medical-surgical care. She was also a critical care nurse for Saint Catherine's Medical Center and a nurse supervisor for Genesis Healthcare. For the past 7 years, this expert has served as a nursing services director for several healthcare facilities such as Spang Crest, Golden Living Center, and Genesis Health Care. Currently, she serves as the director of nursing services and center nurse executive for a healthcare center in Pennsylvania.

    Nursing Home Administrator, A University Healthcare Network in PA

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Western Governors University

    Pottsville,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $500/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr
    Court Fee $600/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in internal medicine and nearly 15 years of experience with nursing home care. She received her BS in biology from Xavier University of New Orleans before earning her MD from the University of Maryland and completing her internal medicine residency at Temple University. This expert is board-certified in internal medicine and certified in medical direction by the American Medical Directors Association. She is active in her field as a member of the American Medical Directors Association and the American College of Physicians. Upon finishing her residency program, she was a physician and partner with Benner, Mulshine, and Seay for 9 years. She then transitioned to working in nursing home care, serving as a physician and medical director for numerous nursing and rehabilitation centers, including Brightview Assisted Living in Catonsville, FutureCare Pineview, and Frederick Villa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. For her work, she was awarded the Medical Director of the Year award by the Maryland Medical Directors Association. Currently, this expert serves as the medical director for a home healthcare service and multiple nursing & rehabilitation centers in Maryland.

    Chief Medical Officer, A medical group in MD

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Maryland

    Laurel,

    Maryland

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr
    Court Fee $750/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience working in long-term care. She earned her BSN from Kent State University, is a licensed registered nurse, and holds an additional certification in wound care. She began her career as a staff nurse at Euclid Hospital before serving as a charge nurse, a nurse supervisor, and unit coordinator at Menorah Park Campus. She then served as the director of nursing at Chardon Healthcare Center, Mapleview Country Villa, and the Greens. Currently, this expert is the director of nursing at a long-term care skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Ohio, where her responsibilities include coordinating care and ensuring quality and safety for residents.

    Registered Nurse, A medical center and a rehabilitation center in OH

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Kent State University

    Fairport Harbor,

    Ohio

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What Can an Elderly Care Expert Witness Opine On?

Medication Management

Ensuring proper medication administration and adherence.

Personal Care Assistance

Helping with daily living activities and hygiene.

Mobility Support

Assisting with movement and physical activities.

Nutritional Support

Planning and providing balanced meal options.

Health Monitoring

Tracking vital signs and overall health status.

Social Engagement Activities

Facilitating social interactions and recreational activities.

FAQs for Elderly Care Expert Witnesses

What is a elderly care expert witness?

An elderly care expert witness is a qualified professional who evaluates standards of care for seniors in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, explaining care practices, and testifying to clarify negligence or abuse issues.

In what types of cases can an elderly care expert witness provide assistance?

An elderly care expert witness assists in nursing home abuse, neglect, falls, pressure ulcers, medication errors, wrongful death, staffing, and elder care standard-of-care cases.

What qualifications should an elderly care expert witness possess for complex litigation?

An elderly care expert witness should have advanced geriatric credentials, extensive clinical and facility experience, and proven testimony in complex elderly care litigation cases.

How can an elderly care expert witness evaluate standards of care in assisted living facilities?

An elderly care expert witness evaluates standards of care in assisted living facilities by reviewing policies, records, staff actions, and outcomes against accepted professional and regulatory guidelines.

What documentation can an elderly care expert witness provide to support breach of duty allegations?

An elderly care expert witness can provide medical records, care plans, incident reports, staffing logs, and policy reviews to document and support breach of duty allegations.

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