CBS special exposes lack of regulation in assisted living centers

With no federal regulation and no comprehensive state laws, CBS found that assisted living centers are especially prone to abuse and neglect. CBS found that state laws were extremely varied. For example, only 32 states require CPR and first aid certification for employees and only 24 require a nurse on staff. Alabama is the only state that requires the medical director to be a doctor.

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