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Long-term care ombuds shares update on Bickford nursing home closure
DPH cited Bickford for over a dozen violations in the weeks after s 93-year-old resident wandered outside of the facility undetected.
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‘Unbelievably cruel’: Advocates decry threat to home care program
Lamont proposed ending Community First Choice, which provides at-home care to all who qualify. Families are confused, worried and angry.
CT lawmakers express concerns while questioning DCF nominee
Lawmakers asked interim DCF Commissioner Susan Hamilton about caseworker turnover, children’s mental health support, homeschooling and more.
Jonatan Nanita pleads not guilty in ‘Mimi’ Torres-García death
CT Superior Court Judge Robert D’Andrea ruled Wednesday that the court could consider life in prison for Jonatan Nanita if convicted.
CT homemaker companion training bill clears committee
The bill would create new training requirements for employees at homemaker companion agencies, which have operated with little oversight.
Training mandates mulled for homemaker companion workers
Under the proposal, new employees at homemaker companion companies in CT would have to complete 10 hours of training on a variety of topics.
After Bethany case, bill would make camp staff mandated reporters
The bill was discussed the same day the Office of the Child Advocate issued a report recommending all camp workers get background checks.
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