Archive for January, 2006
Thursday, January 5th, 2006.
American Fork, UT - A Utah County man accused of sexually abusing patients under his care pleaded not guilty this morning in court. Jesus Partida is charged with molesting nearly a dozen women at an American Fork nursing home.
His attorney asked for a hearing to suppress key evidence against ... [More >>]
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Thursday, January 5th, 2006.
Albany, NY - Hidden Cameras Reveal Neglect At Nursing Homes: Nineteen Employees Arrested at Two Homes; New Report on Staffing Levels Raises Concerns
Attorney General Eliot Spitzer today announced the arrest of 19 employees at two separate nursing homes in Rochester and Cortland where hidden cameras revealed distressing evidence of ... [More >>]
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006.
Lansing, MI - Fearing everything from physical harm to financial exploitation for the growing number of elderly and disabled people in residential care, Michigan lawmakers are poised to enact strict background checks on all new workers who care for them.
The bills are expected to be an early priority this year ... [More >>]
Posted in Laws & Legislation, Michigan, States | No Comments »