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A Frail System

Part one: New state law conceals records of abuse, neglect in nursing homes
A new Wisconsin law, which went into effect in February 2011, bars families from using state health investigation records in state civil suits filed against long-term providers, including nursing homes and hospices. It also makes such records inadmissible in criminal cases against health care providers accused of neglecting or abusing patients. Read More

Part two: Wisconsin nursing homes fail to report deaths, injuries
Attorneys for families of residents say that facilities’ failure to report serious injuries or deaths related to abuse or neglect is not uncommon. Far more often, they say, the state health department only learns about a case of alleged neglect or abuse after a family member files a complaint. Advocates for health care providers stress that incidents of neglect and abuse are extremely rare, and can come to regulators’ attention in a variety of ways. Read More

MAPS AND DATA

Nursing home violations
Interactive map: Nursing home violations in Wisconsin
Nursing homes lawsuits
Interactive data: Lawsuits brought against nursing homes 



LEARN MORE

What to do if you suspect neglect or abuse
How tort reform bill changed state law
How to find nursing home inspection reports

Center’s inquiries prompt state policy changes

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