Wednesday, March 5th, 2008.
Des Moines, IA - A bill that would close loopholes in Iowa’s elder-abuse law is drawing criticism from health industry officials and lawmakers who fear that it could “criminalize” the nursing profession.
The bill would modify Iowa’s dependent-adult abuse law to create slightly broader definitions of “caretakers” and “dependent adults.”
Under the current law, some employees of care facilities can sexually assault or steal from residents but not face charges of dependent-adult abuse because their jobs - such as those of a laundry aide or a housekeeper - may not be considered caretaking positions.
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