An audit shows that investigations of nursing home abuse in one state are being prolonged beyond regulated timeframes. The average investigation of abuse is taking state investigators 228 days opposed to the required 42 days. The prolonged abuse investigations involve incidents of sexual assault and working under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The investigations are prompted by complaints against nurses in nursing homes. The state is required to see these types of complaints as a priority when assessing investigations. For more, read the story.
