InvestigateTV+ Weekend: Abuse and neglect of people with disabilities sometimes kept secret
(InvestigateTV) — This Week on InvestigateTV+ Weekend: Investigations into accusations of neglect and abuse of people with disabilities kept secret. Caresse Jackman hears the calls for increased transparency. Plus, nursing homes are in crisis, with families desperate for quality care. We explore a controversial government plan aimed at fixing the problem.
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Broken Trust: Group homes are meant to provide a safe and trusted environment for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities—a home away from home where those unable to speak for themselves can receive around-the-clock, high-quality care. However, widespread allegations of abuse and neglect cast a shadow over the industry, undermining the trust and care these facilities are supposed to provide. Investigative Reporter Caresse Jackman spoke with one family who claims their loved one was neglected in a group home and examined the challenges the industry faces. From the struggle to hire qualified direct care workers to the inconsistencies in how states monitor and maintain abuse registries, this investigation examines systemic issues and explores possible solutions to protect those left defenseless against neglect.
Nursing Home Staffing Shortage: More than one million people receive care at nursing homes each year, but 77 percent of facilities face staffing shortages, according to a recent American Health Care Association report. That report prompted the U.S. government to implement the biggest change to federal regulations in three decades. Advocates say it will improve care, but the long-term care industry doubts facilities will be able to meet what one group calls an impossible mandate. Heather Graf explores the plan that aims to solve the shortage.
Crisis Response Teams: Cities across America are struggling to meet the growing demand for crisis response teams, leaving families desperately waiting for specialized help that often never arrives.
As the demand for mental health intervention grows, Reporter Jeremy Finley in Nashville investigates why a promising new partnership between mental health clinicians and law enforcement is falling short—and hears from one family whose repeated pleas for help went unanswered, leading to a tragic loss.
Watching Your Wallet – Unemployment Overpayment: If something seems too good to be true, it probably is—especially when it comes to unemployment benefits. Receiving an unemployment overpayment isn’t free money or a bonus. In this Watching Your Wallet, Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa explains why any overpayment must be repaid and what you need to know about the process.
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