June EJCC Meeting Video and Materials

On June 21, the Elder Justice Coordinating Council held a virtual meeting focused on reforms and improvement to nursing home quality and enforcement, and effective messaging to combat scams and fraud targeting older adults.

The meeting video and other materials are now available:

• Full video
• Transcript (PDF)
• Agenda (PDF)
• Nursing Home Reform and Enforcement Panel:
  • CMS Fact Sheet: Protecting Seniors and People with Disabilities by Improving Safety and Quality of Care in the Nation’s Nursing Homes (PDF)
  • Remarks by Susan Lynch, JD, Dr.P.H., United States Department of Justice (PDF)
  • Remarks by Lori Smetanka, the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (PDF)
• Messaging to Combat Scams Panel
  • Remarks by Marti DeLiema, Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (PDF)

The EJCC brings together leaders from across the federal government to address issues of elder justice nationally. Council members include the leaders of federal departments, agencies, and entities administering programs related to abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.