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Pa. lawmakers pondering assisted living regulations
September 19, 2008
Phoenixville News (Associated Press)
HARRISBURG — Consumer advocates and industry groups have found shortcomings with proposed licensing standards for assisted living residences that are intended to provide a new long-term care alternative in Pennsylvania for the elderly and disabled.
But the state's top public welfare official said the proposal represents the best compromise in such a polarized debate.
Both sides aired their concerns during a legislative hearing Thursday on the regulations proposed by the Department of Public Welfare.
Proposed Pa. assisted-living regulations panned
September 13, 2008
Philadelphia Inquirer
After years of debate, Pennsylvania will establish new standards for assisted-living centers next year, but just how strong those rules will be is an open question.
Proposed assisted-living rules fall woefully short
September 7, 2008
Philadelphia Inquirer
For the first time, rules governing the operation of assisted-living facilities in Pennsylvania are spelled out in proposed regulations that have been put out by state officials.
The proposed regulations do represent a step in the right direction. But they must be beefed up to include stronger consumer protections.
State launches new long term living web site
September 5, 2008
Governor Rendell's Newsletter
Pennsylvania has launched an updated Web site to aid consumers who are looking for information and resources about long term living services.
Panel schedules hearing on assisted-living rules
August 24, 2008
Harrisburg Patriot-News
A state House committee will hold a public hearing Sept. 18 on proposed regulations for assisted-living facilities.
The state also has revised a deadline for submitting public comments on the proposed regulations. The revised deadline is Sept. 15.
Assisted-living facilities provide more help with daily living than is usually provided by personal care homes, but less than what is provided by nursing homes.
Assisted living regs panned for going too far, not far enough
August 22, 2008
Philadelphia Business Journal
Neither the providers of assisted-living services, nor a new group formed earlier this year to protect the interests of residents in such facilities, is enthralled by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare’s proposed rules to regulate the industry.
“The measures are baby steps when what we need are significant strides so consumers can feel confident that they or their loved one will be well cared for by adequate amounts of appropriately trained staff in safe and accessible facilities,” said Alissa Halperin of the Pennsylvania Assisted Living Consumer Alliance. “These regulations just do not cover all the critical bases.”
Read more: Assisted living regs panned for going too far, not far enough
New regulations for assisted living facilities
August 19, 2008
Phoenixville News
In recent years, a type of intermediate care for seniors and those with physical disabilities has become very popular. For those persons who are not able to manage at home anymore, but are not sick enough to require skilled nursing home care, Assisted Living Facilities have provided an answer.
Proposed rules would set standards for assisted living
August 18, 2008
Harrisburg Patriot-News
A Pennsylvania House committee will hold a public hearing Sept. 18 on proposed regulations for assisted living facilities. The state has also extended a deadline for submitting public comments on the proposed regulations. The new deadline is Sept. 15.
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