Update on Florida Nursing Homes Post-Irma

A recent story reports on the Florida governor’s statement calling on a state Constitution Revision Commission “to include provisions to protect residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.” Scott Wants Nursing Home Rules In Constitution  reports that the Florida Governor is calling on the Commission “to consider adding ‘permanent measures to put patient safety first.'” The constitutional amendments will be voted on in the November, 2018 election.

Meanwhile, the nursing home in Hollywood Florida where the deaths occurred filed suit challenging the state’s moratorium on admissions as well as suspension from the state’s Medicaid program. Broward Nursing Home Expands Lawsuit Against State  explains that the facility is seeking an injunction.

Stay tuned, there’s a hearing on the facility’s motion before the end of the month.