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Nursing Home Task Force Says, 'The System Is Broken and Can't Be Fixed'
Date:8/25/2008

fairness and accuracy will help us move toward the day when there are two types of nursing homes: the excellent and the non-existent."

Copies of the report are available on AAHSA's Web site at http://www.aahsa.org/advocacy/nursing_homes/documents/SCTF_Report_FINAL.pdf .

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TNAHSA represents skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, senior housing services and various agencies serving senior adults throughout Tennessee. An affiliate of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA), TNAHSA provides leadership, advocacy, education and communication services. For more information about TNAHSA, please visit http://www.tnahsa.org or call 615-256-1800.


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