俄俄州的养老院正在将弱势患者送往无家可归者庇护所, 因为缺乏照顾. Ohio nursing homes are discharging vulnerable patients to homeless shelters due to lack of care.

联邦检查员说俄俄州的养老院越来越多地将弱势患者送往无家可归者庇护所, Federal inspectors say Ohio nursing homes are increasingly discharging vulnerable patients to homeless shelters, citing a lack of medical care and safety concerns. 一名患有糖尿病和痴呆症的妇女在被非自愿放出后, 被留在避难所外面. CMS 已经引用了七个类似实践设施. A woman with diabetes and dementia was left outside a shelter after being involuntarily discharged, and CMS has cited seven facilities for similar practices. 支持者警告说, 这种趋势是由资金问题驱动的, 并危及老年居民. Advocates warn the trend is driven by funding issues and endangers elderly residents.