Connecticut invests $6M for home health care worker safety enhancement following a nurse's murder.

Connecticut invests $6 million to enhance safety for home health care workers in response to a nurse's murder last year at a patient's home. The new safety program, funded by American Rescue Plan money, includes GPS monitoring, emergency response buttons, buddy escort system, and dedicated phone lines for immediate support and safety concerns reporting. The state aims to protect home health care workers and ensure clients receive care in the safest possible environment through these measures.

August 05, 2024
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