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State?s Decision Calls for Lower Fines in Illinois Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Cases

By Levin & Perconti

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An Illinois judge handed down a ruling that said the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) illegally increased fines against nursing homes. The IDPH may no longer fine a nursing home more than $10,000. This comes as a blow to many nursing home advocates who fear that lowering fines will cause an increase in poor quality care. With smaller fines, Illinois nursing homes will have less incentive to provide quality care. Larger fines motivate nursing homes to avoid punishment by delivering appropriate care to their residents. It is most likely that the IDPH will appeal this decision. According to the IDPH acting director, ?We have been fining what we feel is appropriate for what we find." To read the full story about this devastating ruling about Illinois nursing homes, follow the link.

Full post as published by Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog on May 14, 2009 (boomark / email).

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