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HJ 689 Study; providing additional protections for vulnerable adults.

Introduced by: Glenn R. Croshaw | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Efficacy of providing additional protections for vulnerable adults. Directs the Joint Commission on Health Care to study the efficacy of providing additional protections for vulnerable adults. The Joint Commission is directed to: (i) review the settings and delivery of care to vulnerable adults in Virginia; (ii) enlist the input of the agencies providing services to vulnerable adults and those agencies licensing or otherwise regulating facilities and individuals providing care; (iii) review other states’ laws and regulations concerning personal care services, home health care, hospice, and personal attendants; (iv) seek advice from Virginia’s vulnerable adults and their families; (v) evaluate any administrative or court cases which may be reviewed without breach of confidentiality; and (vi) review such reports and academic studies of the issues as may be available.


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