Latest / WICC The Voice of Connecticut
Melissa in the Morning: Nursing Homes in CT
Connecticut nursing homes are facing increased scrutiny after state officials reported 35 cases of “immediate jeopardy” over the past year. That’s up from 26 the previous year. The findings involve threats to residents’ health and safety, with five of the eight most recent cases involving medication errors. Meanwhile, nursing home occupancy has reached a ten-year high, as the state continues to lose beds and facilities. We talked about the findings with Mag Morelli, President of Leading Age Connecticut and Rhode Island.
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.