Telemedicine Check-ups Increasing
The Miami Herald says the nurse-monitored check-ups with telemedicine are increasing thanks to the advent of remote kiosks in locations such as nursing home lobbies. According to the story, the number of firms making the devices has tripled in the last three years and the Veterans Administration plans to double the patients on home telecare to 20,000 over the next year. Cost is major driver, along with the national nursing shortage says the Herald.

Home Care Nurse Accused of Abuse In New York
According to The Record, a nurse working for Accu Care Home Health Services has been suspended following allegations she had sex with a seventeen year old mentally and physically handicapped male patient. The article claims the nurse is a 47 year old RN and that the alleged victim has the mental capacity of a 2 year old.

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