Promoting Quality of Life and Safety in Assisted Living: A Survey of State Monitoring and Enforcement Agents

Published In

Medical Care Research and Review : MCRR

Document Type

Citation

Publication Date

10-29-2021

Abstract

Our goal was to learn about monitoring and enforcement of state assisted living (AL) regulations. Using survey responses provided in 2019 from administrative agents across 48 states, we described state agency structures, accounted for operational processes concerning monitoring and enforcement, and documented data collecting and public reporting efforts. In half of the states, oversight of AL was dispersed across three or more agencies, and administrative support varied in terms of staffing and budget allocations. Operations also varied. While most agents could deploy a range of monitoring and enforcement tools, less than half compiled data concerning inspections, violations, and penalties. Less than 10 states shared such information in a manner that was easily accessible to the public. Future research should determine how these varied administrative structures and processes deter or contribute to AL communities' efforts to implement regulations designed to promote quality of life and provide for the safety of residents.

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Copyright © 2021 by SAGE Publications

DOI

10.1177/10775587211053410

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/36652

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