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New Jersey
| August 24 2003 |
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One man's loss inspires legislation, generosity |
- Vulnerable Adult Abuse
- Legislation
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In response to the theft of a $1.2 million inheritance from a developmentally disabled elder, Ronnie's Law will be considered in New Jersey that would, among other things, prohibit disbarred lawyers and anyone convicted of a felony from serving as an executor. |
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The Philadelphia Inquirer
www.philly.com
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Edward Colimore
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| October 24 2003 |
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Danielle's Law signing to please advocates |
- Vulnerable Adult Abuse
- Legislation
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New law requires staff members at facilities that treat persons with developmental disabilities to call 911 in the event of a life-threatening emergency. |
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Windsor-Hights Herald
www.zwire.com
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David Pescatore
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| October 31 2003 |
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Law for disabled has its champions and critics; Eden Institute president sees an assault on caregivers; advocates point to instances of negligence |
- Vulnerable Adult Abuse
- Legislation
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The new Danielle's Law requires caregivers for persons with developmental disabilities to call 911 in life-threatening emergencies, or face fines. |
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The Princeton Packet
www.zwire.com
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David Campbell
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| January 15 2004 |
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Many Lawsuits In Nurse "Mercy Killings" |
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Many lawsuits have been filed against facilities that employed confessed killer Charles Cullen, even though the families have no evidence that he was involved in their loved one's death. |
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1010 WINS
http://1010wins.com/siteSearch/local_story_015072051.html
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| January 27 2004 |
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Leader worries N.J. bill to track nurses is futile; Boscola wants states to work together |
- Vulnerable Adult Abuse
- Legislation
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In response to the murder confessions of nurse Charles Cullen, the New Jersey legislature is considering legislation to "require all health workers to report any incidents that put patients at risk and grant whistleblower protection to those reporting them." However, several officials noted such efforts will not suffice; federal databases are required. |
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The Express-Times
http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/nj/index.ssf?/base/news-4/1075199782316110.xml
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Terrence Dopp and Jeff Cox
tdopp@sjnewsco.com, jcox@express-times.com |
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| March 14 2004 |
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Code of silence gives rogue nurses a dangerous pass |
- Vulnerable Adult Abuse
- Services
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Lengthy article explores existing nurse oversight methods, and proposals for strengthening nurse oversight. |
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The Star-Ledger
http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/index.ssf?/base/news-14/107924997963890.xml
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Carol Ann Campbell and Mary Jo Patterson
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| April 04 2004 |
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Did Hospitals 'See No Evil'? |
- Vulnerable Adult Abuse
- Prosecution
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60 Minutes report on what the 10 New York and Pennsylvania hospitals and a nursing home did NOT do about their suspicions (7 had them) about nurse Charles Cullen, who has allegedly killed as many as 40 patients. |
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CBS 60 Minutes
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/04/02/60minutes/main610047.shtml
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