Stricter background checks finds support in NM

Excerpted from a Source NM Blog by Leah Romero New Mexico is facing an increase in severe cases of abuse, neglect and exploitation of disabled and older residents, according to […]
Nursing homes could get access to US background check data with proposed bill

Excerpted from a Seniors Matter Blog by Nicolas Telep Nursing homes could soon have access to a U.S. government data bank to help with background checks for potential employees if […]
Arizona strengthens background check requirements for nursing home employees

Excerpted from a National Law Review article by Nonnie L. Shivers and Aaron S. Nava On March 18, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed 19 bills into law, including, most notably […]
Are background checks for nursing home residents coming?

Excerpted from a JDSUPRA blog A recent two-week trial that ended with a $7.5 million payout from a Lancaster County nursing home to the estate of a resident sexually assaulted […]