LTCCC Statement to U.S. Senate on Antipsychotic Drug Use in Nursing Homes
On November 30, 2011, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Held a Hearing: “Overprescribed: The Human and Taxpayers’ Costs of Antipsychotics in Nursing Homes.” This is LTCCC’s statement. The hearing recording and materials are available at http://www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/overprescribed-the-human-and-taxpayers-costs-of-antipsychotics-in-nursing-homes.
Care and Oversight of Assisted Living
A study of the status of care and quality of life in New York State assisted living facilities and residences and the state’s oversight and enforcement of state rules.
Medicaid Redesign in NY State
Statement by LTCCC’s Executive Director before Medicaid Redesign Team hearing on need to involve those who will be most affected; need to remember the purpose of the Medicaid program to ensure safety and appropriate care; need to ensure assess to least restrictive setting; and the need for adequate staffing for state’s care monitoring function.