Mr. Patrick Stapleton
Marblehead, MA 01945
Seasoned healthcare executive and licensed nursing home administrator with over 25 years of leadership in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice and senior living services. Extensive experience serving as an expert witness and consultant in long-term care litigation and regulatory matters. Proven record of overseeing high-performing facilities guiding regulatory compliance and mentoring industry leaders. Appointed chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Nursing Home Administrators and active contributor to state and national healthcare associations. Frequently consulted by attorneys and regulatory bodies for expert opinions on standard care, nursing home operations and compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Geriatrics
- Long Term Care
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Homes
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Master of Science, Healthcare Administration – Simmons College, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science, Sociology – Salem State University, Salem, MA
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) – Massachusetts Certified - Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Nursing Home Administrator (CNHA) – American College of Health Care Administrators Fellow – American College of Health Care Administrators
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: 5+
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Certified Nursing Home Administrator, Skilled Nursing Facility Leader, Healthcare Executive, Rehabilitation, Hospice, Senior Living Services, Expert Witness, Long-Term Care Litigation, Regulatory Compliance, Nursing Home Operations, Federal and State Regulations, Subacute Rehab, Joint Commission Accreditation, Turnaround Strategy, Quality Outcomes, Dialysis Programs, Workforce Development, CMS Compliance, Elder Care Standards, State Survey Compliance, Staffing Adequacy, Fall Prevention, Pressure Injury Prevention, Discharge Planning, Abuse Investigation, Neglect Investigation, Informal Dispute Resolution, Licensing Board Reviews.
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 75%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 25%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 3+
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 1
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Expert Witness Testimony: Providing both written and verbal testimony for law firms and governmental agencies.
Consulting and Advisory Services: Serving as a consultant in long-term care litigation and regulatory matters.
Expert Opinions: Providing expert evaluations and opinions on standard of care, nursing home operations, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Dispute Resolution and Board Reviews: Participating in informal dispute resolution panels and licensing board reviews involving regulatory enforcement actions. - Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Please contact for Fee Schedule
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
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- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
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- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
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- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
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Available Upon Request