Illinois task force offers recommendations to reform nursing home system
Feb 22, 2010
The Nursing Home Safety Task Force commissioned by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn (D) released its recommendations for reforming that state’s long-term care system on Friday.
State task force calls for tougher penalties following abuse case backlog
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 31, 2018
A system meant to protect Minnesota seniors from abuse and violence in formal care setting settings must be repaired by providing more thorough oversight and tougher penalties, a work group headed by AARP...
Verbal abuse frequently hurled at newly licensed registered nurses: report
By
Ashley Carman
Jun 20, 2013
Almost half of newly licensed registered nurses were verbally abused at work by their colleagues within the past three months, according to a new study.
Bill makes failure to avert nursing home abuse a felony for directors, managers
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 07, 2024
A Delaware bill would open nursing home directors and managers to felony charges if they fail to “promptly take corrective action” after the discovery of resident abuse or neglect that leads to serious...
New law brings tougher eldercare background screening — for employees AND owners
By
Henry R. Chalmers
Jun 06, 2018
A new law in Georgia signed by Gov. Nathan Deal (R) on May 7 will provide additional safeguards against elder abuse at long-term care facilities.
‘This is what it’s all about’
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 29, 2016
One line, more than any other, hit home during my discussion with Carol Silver Elliott on Wednesday: “If we’re really in the business of taking care of older adults, this is what it’s...