The Iowa Attorney General’s Office is considering releasing the names of abusive caregivers who have been fired from nursing homes. This is part of a greater trend in the Midwest following the revelation that Illinois nursing homes have a systemic history of abuse. If you or someone you love has been the victim of eldercare abuse, the New Jersey nursing home abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod.

The Attorney General’s Office says that the new policy comes amid concerns that nursing home employees fired for abuse can simply find employment at another nursing home. They worry that there is no system in place to guarantee the safe treatment and care of the elderly. The eldercare industry at large is seeing an increase in scrutiny as more allegations of abuse all across the country come to light.

If you suspect that someone in your family has been the victim of nursing home abuse, contact the New Jersey eldercare abuse lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.