The health department in one state is looking for increased authority to enforce quality healthcare for patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The issue is that as incidents occur the health department wants to have freedom to take instant action to address concerns. Advocates for better healthcare for the aging are fully supportive.
Nursing home owners believe the state health department already has enough authority. The governor is revisiting a budget plan to support the health department's initiative. For more, read the story.
