Critics Say Indiana COVID-19 Law Allows Nursing Home Neglect

Critics posit that Indiana’s recently passed COVID-19 liability shield from House Bill 1002 is a mechanism for neglecting nursing home patients. Specifically, there are concerns over Indiana’s markedly low nursing home staff hours and employee counts that affect patient care. Conversely, advocates of the law state that it is tailored to address situations that arise from COVID-19 and that it does not provide blanket immunity. Read more from the Associated Press here.

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