Elder Justice Act Moves Forward | DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice Law Blog
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A bill in the U.S. Senate would provide more federal oversight of crimes against elders who rely on a healthcare provider. The Elder Justice Act of 2006 would create a variety of programs, including:
an Office of Elder Justice in the Department of Health and Human Services
an Office of Elder Justice in the Department of Justice
a federal database of data collected nationally regarding elder abuse
reporting crimes in federally funded nursing homes and other facilities