Stories Related to Neglected: Even When Staffs Cause Patient Deaths, Florida Nursing Homes Face Few Penalties

USA TODAY NETWORK - FLORIDA, Tallahassee Democrat
Thu, 12/13/2018 - 2:15pm

Despite state reviews that find staff neglect and mistreatment caused patient deaths, Florida nursing homes escape penalties and investigations.

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