Facing threat from feds, N.J. to surrender control of veteran’s homes after residents found to be at risk
on Wednesday ordered state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to seek an outside vendor “who can manage systemic changes and provide qualified, administrative staff to help lead these initiatives.”
“Denial of payment for all new admissions began on Nov. 22, because the ongoing quality concerns have not been addressed,” said CMS spokesman Bruce Alexander.In response to crackdown by federal regulators, the Murphy Administrationa so-called “Mission Critical Team” to Menlo Park, including a nurse consultant and an administrator with expertise in running long-term care facilities.
“Improving the care our veterans are receiving in each of the three state-run veterans homes remains a crucial priority of my administration,” said Murphy in a statement. “Sending a Mission Critical Team into Menlo Park to guide and advise facility staff was an important step in working towards this goal, but is certainly not the only step we must take.
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is not only responsible for the veterans’ services, but also is in charge of the 8,400 members of Air and Army National Guard, as well as programs for military families and the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Vitale along with state Sen. Joseph Cryan, D-Union, had been pushing for the state to step back from its control of the veteran’s home.
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