What the Hacienda HealthCare scandal tells us about AZ care facilities

Hacienda HealthCare has been under international scrutiny since the
January after an incapacitated patient was raped and gave birth.
Another patient was found with maggots near a surgical wound. It
sparked outrage over conditions at Hacienda, as well as fear over
what might be happening at other care facilities across Arizona.
Many of us are still wondering about the fallout. Arizona officials
and Hacienda claim they have taken appropriate action and things
are better. Parents of patients at Hacienda say it’s a nice
facility that they like. But a new  investigation by The
Arizona Republic reveals information about its condition and what
it may mean for patients and the public more broadly. The Gaggle's
hosts Yvonne Wingett-Sanchez and Ronald Hansen talk with Republic's
reporters Robert Anglen and Stephanie Innes to break down part of
their subscriber exclusive investigation and what it tells us about
Arizona care facilities. How to get help in a care facility: If you
are concerned about the well-being of a loved one in a care
facility, you can contact the following organizations:Arizona
Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants: 480-551-2700The Arizona
board of Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted
Living Facility Managers: 602-364-2374Arizona Department of Health
Services: 602-542-1025Adult Protective Services Hotline:
1-877-767-2385You can also contact  the #HeretoHelpAZ
Call for Action team at The Republicat 602-444-2255. Another
resource available to search disciplinary actions against care
facilities is AZ Care Check from the Arizona Department of Health
Services.  To follow more of Robert and Stephanie's reporting
make sure to follow them on Twitter @robertanglen and
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