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Talking to the Inspectors: Medication and Program
By: Coalition of Institutionalized Aged and Disabled (CIAD)
Posted: Jun 22 09
Witnessed: 1140 times
Regions: United States
Issues: Housing, Mental disability rights, Older persons
Tags: adult home inspections, adult home regulations, adult homes, CIAD, CIAD Media Team, Coalition of Institutionalized Aged and Disabled, Erica von Nardoff, Gail Di Bernardo, Gary Levin, Manhattan Neighborhood Network, medications, MFY Legal Services, MNN, new york, New York Community Trust, Norman Bloomfield, NYS Department of Health, residents' rights, Rita Fredell
Adult home residents find out how the adult care facilities they live in are inspected and regulated by the New York State Department of Health. This video focuses on medication handling and over-all management of the homes.
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