Public
Policy Priorities for the 2008 Short Session of the General Assembly
TOP
PRIORITIES
1.
Support legislation to address problem of mixed populations in adult care
homes
2.
Support enhancement and provision of dental services in long term care
facilities
3.
Monitor implementation of the star rating system for adult care homes and
support expansion funds for technical assistance and regulation to improve
quality and transparency
ADDITIONAL
PRIORITIES
4.
Increase funding for Home and Community Care Block Grant by $7 million
5.
Increase Medicaid personal needs allowance to nursing home residents from
$30/month to $50/month
6.
Study requiring air conditioning in adult care homes
7.
Support labor enhancements for direct care workers in long term care
facilities
8.
Strengthen elder abuse and guardianship laws
9.
Improve disaster preparedness of long term care facilities and local
planning efforts
For
more information contact:
Bob
Konrad
Paula A. Wolf
Public Policy Committee Chair
Lobbyist
bobkonrad@gmail.com
wolf@deltaforce.net
(919) 966-2501
(919) 846-2296