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Attorneys at Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. have experience with the specific legal needs of long term care
providers. We work with a variety of facilities including county‑run, non‑profit, and for‑profit entities. Our attorneys each focus on a particular area of law in order to gain the in‑depth knowledge required to provide the most efficient and effective legal service possible. Our collective experience in the long term care environment combined with
knowledge in specific areas of law provide a valuable legal resource for administrators, managers, board members and owners.
As a long term care provider, you work with residents who have a variety of
physical and emotional needs. Your legal needs are nearly as diverse as the
residents you serve.
Real Estate
Our attorneys have experience in a broad range of real estate transactions including purchases and sales, financing, land development and condominium organization.
Claims Prevention
Long term care providers are particularly at risk for a variety of claims from employees, residents, families, and visitors. When these matters occur, they can consume your time and financial resources. We can provide training and advice on how to prevent incidents that may result in claims – saving you time and money so you can focus on providing care.
Claims Management & Litigation
In the event that you do face an incident or claim, our litigators can help you manage it. We regularly work with a number of insurance carriers and have handled many cases involving workers’ compensation, employment issues, medical malpractice, and general liability. In order to help you obtain the best result, we will investigate an incident before it becomes a claim. When appropriate, we will seek to resolve claims through arbitration. And when necessary, we will protect your interests in court.
Insurance & Benefits
The nature of the long term care industry makes it extremely vulnerable to
insurance problems and premium increases. Whether you need to develop
alternative business insurance arrangements or a new benefit plan for your
employees, we can be of assistance. We’ll help you keep costs down while helping
you to secure full coverage and to follow all regulatory guidelines.
Human Resources Management
Managing employees effectively is critical to providing quality service to your residents. Our Labor & Employment attorneys can help you do so by educating your supervisory staff on union avoidance, performance management, discipline, employee relations, wage and hour law, sexual harassment, and interviewing and hiring methods. We can also assist you in
drafting policies, procedures and handbooks that will not only prevent employment claims but also create a fair environment and motivated work force. When problems do occur, we will draw on our wealth of experience to defend against union organizing activity or to deal with the NLRB, the EEOC, the Department of Labor, and other administrative agencies to get the best result for you.
Business, Finance, & Tax Matters
Our business attorneys have been involved in developing the corporate structures
of a variety of healthcare institutions. We have specific and up‑to‑date
knowledge of tax‑exempt bonds, notes and other financing methods. Our
experienced creditors rights attorneys can address collection matters. And if
you need help on contractual arrangements or on governance issues concerning
your Board of Directors, we can offer advice from attorneys who have extensive
experience in such areas.
Regulatory Compliance
Healthcare regulations become more numerous and complex each year. Our attorneys have knowledge of HIPAA, the PA Health Care Facilities Act, and Department of Health Regulations and how they affect long term care operations. We can direct you, in clear terms, on what you really need to do to be in compliance. |
