Two years ago an assisted living facility failed to report an allegation of an assault by a caregiver. Six months later, the same caregiver was witnessed harming another elder, but the facility waited to make the required report to authorities, putting frail elders at continued risk for harm. In another facility, a resident with serious mental illness disappeared for several days without staff knowledge, and was later found dead.
Adults who have dementia, mental illness and physical disabilities live in assisted living facilities. To correct serious gaps in law, the Legislature needs to pass HB 2750 to secure the safety of our most vulnerable adults.
HB 2750 improves accountability by gradually raising the $100-per-day cap in penalties for violating laws to a maximum of $3,000 per day when there is serious harm or injury.
HB 2750 requires better consumer information about facilities, including DSHS posting inspection and complaint investigations records online.
