State fires managers at Eldora school
The superintendent and two senior administrators at the State Training School at Eldora were fired amid a probe into sexual misconduct allegations involving a counselor and a student. Documents show officials knew of abuse claims but did not report them. The facility remains under federal monitoring as audits note ongoing youth abuse concerns despite reforms.
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Lawsuit Claims Iowa Denies Mental Health Care to Youth
Disability Rights Iowa and partners allege Iowa officials deny Medicaid eligible children required mental and behavioral health services. A 2020 court order required reforms including staffing, training, oversight, and seclusion limits, with a 2023 monitor report noting progress but ongoing partial compliance and low staff morale amid high turnover.
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Nursing home administrator surrenders license over abuse concerns
Jens Lee, longtime administrator of New London Specialty Care in Henry County, agreed to voluntarily surrender his license after state records show concerns about protecting residents from abuse. The December 2022 inspection cited 24 violations including abuse and neglect, with federal fines of 42,180 and a one star CMS rating.
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