HB 1277 - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB) |
Addresses current statutes and funding levels that limit the department of social and health services' ability to promote vulnerable adult protections. |
Requires the department of social and health services to: (1) Use additional investigative resources to address a significant growth in the long-term care complaint workload; and |
(2) Develop a statewide internal quality review and accountability program for residential care services. |
Provides that sections 401 and 402 of the act are null and void if appropriations are not approved. |
Prescribes penalties. |