Pennsylvania SB1100 establishes fatality review teams to investigate deaths of older adults during investigations of abuse or neglect.

Pennsylvania SB1100 amends the Older Adults Protective Services Act to establish fatality review teams within agencies to investigate deaths of older adults during investigations of abuse or neglect. These teams will review circumstances of the death, assess protective services, and recommend improvements. Team members, who serve without compensation, include agency directors, employees, advisory committee members, and various professionals. The teams have access to relevant records and can petition courts for additional information.

Pennsylvania SB1100 establishes fatality review teams to investigate deaths of older adults during investigations of abuse or neglect.

Pennsylvania SB1100 amends the Older Adults Protective Services Act to establish fatality review teams within agencies to investigate deaths of older adults during investigations of abuse or neglect. These teams will review circumstances of the death, assess protective services, and recommend improvements. Team members, who serve without compensation, include agency directors, employees, advisory committee members, and various professionals. The teams have access to relevant records and can petition courts for additional information.