MDH Releases New Bulletin on Assisted Living and Home Care Protections

Aug. 7, 2019

MDH Releases New Bulletin on Assisted Living and Home Care Protections

On August 6, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has issued Information Bulletin 19-03 informing the public about the home care and assisted living protections strengthened by the Minnesota Legislature as part of the Elder Care and Vulnernable Adult Protection Act of 2019.

As previously reported in Advantage, the new changes include increased fine amounts for violations, new fines established for maltreatment violations under the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act, immediate imposition of fines, and a new Maltreatment Compensation Fund for clients subjected to maltreatment.

Also communicated in the bulletin is the department’s intention to prioritize investigation of complaints relating to service terminations in assisted living settings through July 31, 2021.

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