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As COVID-19 lurks, California families are locked out of nursing homes. Is it safe inside?

East Bay Times: As COVID-19 lurks, California families are locked out of nursing homes. Is it safe inside? (May 10, 2020)

This article discusses the difficulties families face in knowing whether their loved ones residing in nursing homes are doing alright and receiving proper care during the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter in place orders, and offers advocacy tips for families. One of the tips is to ask for a care plan meeting. “Whenever there’s a change in someone’s condition, there’s a requirement that a care plan meeting be convened, and that remains in effect,” said Justice in Aging attorney, Eric Carlson, who was interviewed for the article.

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