The families of the alleged abuse victims at Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea — under their organization Families Against Nursing Home Abuse Support & Advocacy Group — have been given a seat on the Vulnerable Adult Justice Project, which aims to reform Minnesota’s Vulnerable Adult Act and other related laws.
The project, which began in 2007, brings together expertise from more than 50 different perspectives, including the state ombudsman for long-term care; elder and disability organizations such as AARP, Alzheimer’s Association and ElderCare Rights Alliance; the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office; the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services; and health care providers, to name a few.
In light of the high profile assault cases in nursing homes — of which Albert Lea was a part — the group sought to raise public awareness of protecting vulnerable adults.
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For more information on The Families Against Nursing Home Abuse Support & Advocacy Group, visit www.FamiliesAgainstNursingHomeAbuse.com.
4 comments:
Victims need a loud voice. This is a very good idea!
Congratulations victims! this is a step in the right direction.
Of all of the perspectives the victims will have the most to offer.
I hope this starts a major trend!
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