Bill to protect seniors in care facilities goes to governor

“This bill makes Oregon a national leader in protecting seniors and disabled persons from inappropriate prescribing of psychotropic medications.,” said Rep. Nancy Nathanson (D-Eugene), the chief sponsor of the bill.

This bill aims to improve the safety of seniors and people with disabilities living in adult foster homes, residential care facilities, and long-term care facilities by increasing oversight of the use of psychotropic medications for individuals 65 years of age or older who are in an adult foster home, residential care facility, or long term care facility….”