PA Aging Department Faces Scrutiny on Senior Abuse
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Pennsylvanias Department of Aging Secretary, Jason Kavulich, faced scrutiny over accountability for protecting older adults from abuse and neglect. Lawmakers questioned the departments decision to stop tracking reasons for deaths during open investigations and the lack of penalties for counties with poor probes. An investigation by Spotlight PA revealed widespread failures by some counties to handle abuse reports promptly, leading to devastating results for older adults. Despite these issues, no county agencies have faced state penalties. State Representative Eric Nelson highlighted concerns after data showed many counties scoring below acceptable levels in risk mitigation and safety. Kavulich revealed four counties were flagged for poor performance, and new contracts allow the state to withhold grants and funding as discipline. Officials support creating county-level fatality reviews and a bill mandates specialized teams for probing deaths during investigations, signaling growing efforts to safeguard seniors.
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