Posted by Wendy (131.191.70.152) on December 31, 2003 at 18:20:39:
In Reply to: Calling In Assistance From Public Health posted by RaChelle Holmberg on December 31, 2003 at 09:07:35:
: Has anyone called in Public Health for an investigation on the treatment of a resident, and,if so, do you have any tips on how to best support an investigation?
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First, let me say how sorry I am that you have been treated so shabbily. I doubt that the Health Dept. is the one to go to with your problem. The rules are differnt in every state, and Group Homes are very different from the rest of the health provider network, but in my state, there are ombudsmen assigned to Group Homes who avdocate for you.
You may have to get an attorney involved. There are lawyers who specialize in just this sort of thing. Are you the gardian of this person? Since you want to move your young man anyway, what is ist you are seeking from the home?