Legislative Alert August 28th, 2015 – ACT NOW! We Need Your Support!
Thanks to your advocacy, two priority CANHR bills passed out of their respective Appropriations Committees and are now on their way to the Governor’s desk.
Month: August 2015
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Nursing Home Industry Tries to Rig Federal Regulations
Want to win an iPad? You have a chance if you work for a nursing home that submits 10 or more comments to CMS on the proposed rule on Requirements of Participation for nursing homes.The American Health Care Association (AHCA), the largest lobby group for nursing home operators, is offering this reward to persuade its members to submit thousands of comments to the federal government.
Department of Public Health Takes “See No Evil, Hear No Evil” Approach to Nursing Home Abuse
In a disgraceful last minute effort to kill AB 348 (Brown) – a CANHR sponsored bill that would have set timelines for investigations of abuse and neglect cases reported by nursing homes – the Department of Public Health continued a long tradition of siding with perpetrators of abuse against their victims by taking an official position opposing the bill.
Department of Public Health Takes “See No Evil, Hear No Evil” Approach to Nursing Home Abuse
In a disgraceful last minute effort to kill AB 348 (Brown) – a CANHR sponsored bill that would have set timelines for investigations of abuse and neglect cases reported by nursing homes – the Department of Public Health continued a long tradition of siding with perpetrators of abuse against their victims by taking an official position opposing the bill.
PRESS RELEASE. August 24, 2015
Department of Public Health Takes “See No Evil, Hear No Evil” Approach to Nursing Home Abuse Contact: Mike Connors, CANHR (415) 974-5171 mike@canhr.org Julie Pollock, CANHR (415) 974-5171 julie@canhr.org San Francisco — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has taken an official position opposing AB 348, a bill by Assembly Member Cheryl Brown that would require timely investigations of abuse and neglect reports filed by nursing homes.
Department of Public Health Takes “See No Evil, Hear No Evil” Approach to Nursing Home Abuse
San Francisco — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has taken an official position opposing AB 348, a bill by Assembly Member Cheryl Brown that would require timely investigations of abuse and neglect reports filed by nursing homes.
PRESS RELEASE August 24, 2015 Department of Public Health Takes “See No Evil, Hear No Evil” Approach to Nursing Home Abuse
Contact: Mike Connors, CANHR (415) 974-5171 mike@canhr.org Julie Pollock, CANHR (415) 974-5171 julie@canhr.org San Francisco — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has taken an official position opposing AB 348, a bill by Assembly Member Cheryl Brown that would require timely investigations of abuse and neglect reports filed by nursing homes.
Salinas RCFE Served with Suspension Order
Colonial Manor, a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in Salinas, California, has been served with a temporary suspension order by the Department of Social Services – the first move in terminating the facility’s license.
PRESS RELEASE. August 24, 2015 Department of Public Health Takes “See No Evil, Hear No Evil” Approach to Nursing Home Abuse
Contact: Mike Connors, CANHR (415) 974-5171 mike@canhr.org Julie Pollock, CANHR (415) 974-5171 julie@canhr.org San Francisco — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has taken an official position opposing AB 348, a bill by Assembly Member Cheryl Brown that would require timely investigations of abuse and neglect reports filed by nursing homes.
CCL Issues First Enhanced Fines for Death of Assisted Living Residents
Community Care Licensing (CCL) has issued its first fines under newly revised Health and Safety Code Section 1569.49, which permits enhanced civil penalties for regulatory violations that lead to the death of a resident.