Arkansas coroner sees ‘deterrent effect’ at nursing homes

from The State Journal-Register:

A 1999 state law that requires all Arkansas nursing homes to notify the
local coroner whenever a resident dies has reduced the number of
bedsores and accidental deaths in the facilities, according to the
coroner in Arkansas’ largest county.



The investigations are having a “deterrent effect,” said Garland
Camper, coroner in Pulaski County, which includes the city of Little
Rock.



However, Camper said his view of the law’s effect is based on anecdotal reports. No comprehensive studies have been done.....

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