Nursing home care
A former nurse was charged with the sexual assault.
The story is similar to a recent case in Arizona, where a woman in a vegetative state was raped and later gave birth.
Inadequate staffing and employee training are two common problems that have led to injuries and death in assisted living facilities.
As more Americans enter long-term care, mobile polling may ensure their right to vote.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
While Medicare does not set a minimum resident-to-staff ratio, it does require the presence of a registered nurse for eight hours a day and a licensed nurse at all times.
The state’s Department of Health is sending out notices to 37,000 Medicaid recipients, warning them of a possible loss of benefits because of budget cuts.