Sen. Durbin Issues Statement on Gov. Rauner’s Comments at Illinois Veterans’ Home Quincy
"While IVH Quincy is owned, operated, and managed by the
"I've been engaged at the federal level since the first Legionnaires' outbreak in 2015 to prevent and mitigate such outbreaks in the future. As I mentioned in my conversation with the Governor last week,
"I will continue to advocate for IVH Quincy and push for federal funding on their behalf, even if the Governor and his Administration choose to ignore my letters and requests for timely and accurate information."
Last week, Durbin visited IVH Quincy to meet with leadership and tour the facility. He called for improved transparency from
Durbin continued, "Today, the Governor stated that his goal is 'zero instances of Legionella infection'. That should have been the goal from the start. I hope that his Administration will quickly - finally - create and enact a targeted, specific, strategic plan to see this goal through to fruition.
"I am pleased that the
Since the first Legionnaires' disease outbreak in 2015, Durbin has been in contact with state and federal agencies to make certain that IVH Quincy is taking the proper steps to provide a high quality of care to our veterans and their families, and to prevent any future outbreaks. Durbin has called for a review of the state's response and has worked to ensure that the
At the request of Senators Durbin and Duckworth in early December, the
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