Tagged: Assisted Living Facility

Granny Cams Are Likely Here to Stay: Taking Steps to Address the Inevitable

“Granny cams” or family-placed electronic monitoring in a nursing facility have become more commonplace.  Cameras are easier to obtain and set up and can easily be linked to one or more family member’s cell phones.  With COVID visiting restrictions making it more difficult for families to visit their loved ones in person, more and more...

Minnesota Enacts New Assisted Living Facility Law

On May 22, 2019, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a significant new assisted living licensure bill into law. Previously in Minnesota, assisted living facilities were required to register with the Minnesota Department of Health (the “Department”) but were not subject to facility licensure. The new law requires assisted living facilities to be licensed, with special...