Wednesday, February 16, 2011

IMPORTANT ADVOCACY GROUP - NATIONWIDE

THANKFULLY, I didn't find any Texas group homes cited at the link below, but this illustrates and exposes the PALTRY care and absence of OVERSIGHT still happening in many states~!
VOR is an excellent site / tool for any concerned parents or advocates for the protection and rights of the disabled ~!

Rev. Jan 2011 Media coverage highlighting the increasing need for
more effective federal and state protections in the ever-expanding community system of care for people with mental retardation
Illinois
Chicago Tribune, January 30, 2011
Disabled Joliet man beaten to death in group home, authorities say
A group home in Illinois, Graywood Foundation, is being investigated for two homicides in three years at the hands of group home employees. In one case, a resident with developmental disabilities was beaten and kicked to death. In early February, two other Graywood employees go on trial for the 2008 murder of another Graywood resident. Michigan
The Detroit News, January 10, 2011
Repeated violations found at Oakland County group homes
A state agency has found repeated legal violations, health and safety problems and mistreatment of residents since 2008 at four Oakland County group homes for people with mental disabilities. Problems at the group homes were documented in special investigative reports by the Michigan Department of Human Services‘ Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing. Problems cited included lax supervision of residents, failure to provide proper medications and medical services and lack of proper cleaning and upkeep. In one instance, the state found, a resident drank Windex and was treated at a hospital in August 2008. In another, a staff member at did not perform CPR or call 911 after a patient suffered a seizure; the resident later died. According to state records, a male worker was fired after sexually assaulting two female residents in September 2009. In another instance, a resident repeatedly left the home and burglarized neighbors' houses. In another instance, residents got two doses of the same medicines after a staffer failed to initial a drug log. In another case, records showed two residents repeatedly missed medical appointments. A former supervisor has filed a lawsuit alleging that she was fired after questioning residents‘ care and conditions at the home. Under state law, a group home license can only be revoked after showing the violations were ―willful and substantial.‖ The license of the four Oakland County group homes remain in effect.
source:  http://www.vor.net/images/AbuseandNeglect.pdf

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