Nursing Homes

Vermont nursing home director faces state hearing (The Burlington Free Press) (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:27:28 GMT) LUDLOW -- Vermont state officials scheduled an emergency hearing on allegations that a nursing home director interfered with medical care, failed to keep records or adequate supplies on hand and attempted to intimidate her staff. Lawmakers aim proposal at nursing home violence (KFVS 12 Cape Girardeau) (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:50:13 GMT) The state's largest nursing home trade group is criticizing a legislative proposal announced Tuesday, saying it goes "way beyond" issues of safety and could hurt patient care. Nursing Home Reform (WIFR Rockford) (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:28:47 GMT) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- State lawmakers and advocates for the elderly are proposing legislation aimed at reforming the way nursing homes operate in Illinois. Meanwhile, a nursing home trade group criticizes the plan, saying it goes "way beyond" issues of safety and could hurt patient care. Nursing home reform advocates rally for new legislation (WAND TV 17 Decatur) (Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:46:16 GMT) Springfield, IL - Many Illinois nursing homes are being called unsafe and unfit. So now legislation is being introduced so there's more regulation. Tuesday in Springfield, the AARP, nursing home advocates,