Have you heard of the Elder Justice Act? The Elder Justice Act was passed in an effort to combat the growing problem of elder abuse and neglect in this country. Current statistics show that one of every 10 elderly persons…
Health Care Reform Law requires nursing homes to report suspected crimes
The 2010 health care reform law includes an Elder Justice Act provision, which requires long-term care facilities to report any reasonable suspicion of a crime against a resident to the state survey agency and local law enforcement. The provision sets…