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Average Nursing Home Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$225/hr
Review Fee
$300/hr
Deposition Fee
$350/hr
Court Fee
This licensed registered nurse has over 25 years of experience in nursing, including the fields of medical-surgical, hospice, and community health. She earned her AS from Saint Luke's School of Nursing and her BS in nursing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Along with being licensed in Missouri and Kansas as a registered nurse, she is also a certified nurse life care planner and a member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. Formerly, she has held a number of nursing positions, including a community and employee health nurse at Clay County Public Health Center, a medical-surgical bedside care nurse at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, and a general medical-surgical nurse for Favorite Healthcare Staffing Services. She has also served as a nurse analyst for Shook, Hardy, and Bacon Lawfirm. Currently, she is a special health care needs service coordinator for a state department of health and senior services as well as a legal nurse consultant and nurse life care planner for a nursing consultancy in Missouri.
Legal Nurse Consultant, A nurse life care planning and consulting service in MO
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Missouri-Kansas City
Liberty,
Missouri
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What Can a Nursing Home Expert Witness Opine On?
Medication Management
Ensuring proper medication administration and compliance.
Personal Care Assistance
Helping residents with daily hygiene routines.
Mobility Support
Assisting residents with walking and transfers.
Nutritional Monitoring
Tracking dietary needs and meal intake.
Health Assessments
Conducting regular health evaluations and screenings.
Emergency Response
Providing immediate care in medical emergencies.
FAQs for Nursing Home Expert Witnesses
What is a nursing home expert witness?
A nursing home expert witness is a qualified professional who evaluates care in nursing home abuse or neglect cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, explaining standards of care, and testifying in court.
What types of cases can a nursing home expert witness opine on?
A nursing home expert witness opines on abuse, neglect, falls, pressure ulcers, medication errors, staffing, regulatory compliance, wrongful death, and standard-of-care violations.
How can a nursing home expert witness support allegations of understaffing?
A nursing home expert witness can support understaffing allegations by analyzing staffing levels, care records, and industry standards to show how low staffing caused resident harm.
How does a nursing home expert witness evaluate compliance with federal regulations?
A nursing home expert witness evaluates compliance with federal regulations by reviewing policies, medical records, staffing, inspections, and outcomes against CMS and OBRA standards.
What nursing home expert witness qualifications are most persuasive at trial?
The most persuasive nursing home expert witness qualifications are hands-on long-term care experience, advanced clinical credentials, and a strong record of courtroom testimony.
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