Attorney General Becerra Leads 17 Attorneys General in Condemning Federal Action Rolling Back Protections for Seniors in Nursing Homes
"It is our duty to be vigilant of the health and safety of our aging loved ones. America's seniors who reside in skilled nursing facilities deserve quality care from trained and capable staff," said Attorney General Becerra. "
"Sadly, because the elderly tend to suffer physical ailments and memory difficulties, they are particularly vulnerable to abuse," said Supervisor
In 2016, a set of CMS long-term care reforms were instituted to prevent the spread of infections in nursing homes; improve training for staff; provide protections against abuse, neglect, and exploitation of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries; and ban arbitration agreements. These standards were scheduled to take effect in three phases. The second set of reforms was scheduled to take effect on
In his letter to HHS, Attorney General Becerra warned that CMS' recent actions to roll back protections, if allowed to advance, would not only threaten the mental and physical security of seniors in nursing homes, but also would potentially create additional challenges for
Joining Attorney General Becerra in sending today's letter are the Attorneys General of:
Attorney General Becerra is committed to protecting consumers and defending Californians' healthcare access and security. In
If you suspect abuse or neglect of elders or dependent adults in care facilities, call BMFEA's Hotline immediately: 1-800-722-0432.
A copy of the letter sent to the
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