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New Jersey State Ombudsman, Laurie Facciarossa-Brewer, is Quoted in an Article on a Proposed Bill that Would Mean Stiffer Penalties for Senior Care Homes in Cases of Abuse

March 09, 2020

The New Jersey Spotlight reports that long-term care facilities and their employees who fail to report abuse of senior residents will face steeply increased fines, under a bill introduced by New Jersey lawmakers. A-2719 is supported by Laurie Facciarossa-Brewer, New Jersey State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

Ohio Increases Funding for Volunteer Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

March 02, 2020

The two-year state operating budget for 2020-21 includes additional funds to expand the Ombudsman Program to increase the number and frequency of visits to residents.

Georgia State Ombudsman, Melanie McNeil, is Quoted in an Article on a Proposed Bill that Would Mean Stiffer Penalties for Senior Care Homes in Cases of Abuse

February 24, 2020

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports, “Georgia’s senior care homes would face stiffer penalties for abuse and neglect and would have to meet more stringent staffing and training requirements under proposed legislation unveiled” by state Rep. Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta).

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