Pennsylvania lawmakers led by Rep. Louis Schmitt propose increased transparency on abuse and neglect investigations in the state's Department of Aging, due to rising complaints and deaths.
Pennsylvania lawmakers, led by Rep. Louis Schmitt, are pushing for more transparency regarding how the state's Department of Aging investigates abuse and neglect complaints against older adults. This comes as the state has seen a rise in such complaints and deaths. Schmitt introduced a bill requiring the department to publish the compliance status of the 52 county-level agencies it inspects annually and to report their findings. The lawmakers believe that the public should be informed of these investigations and the department's findings.
May 23, 2024
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