Oklahoma House panel looks into need for generators in assisted living centers

 
BY MICHAEL MCNUTT
Published: September 1, 2010

About one of every three assisted living centers in the state does not have a backup power generator, a state Health Department official told a House panel Tuesday.

Rep. Joe Dorman , who requested a legislative study on the issue, said he may file legislation for the upcoming session that would require generators for centers with 50 beds or more. It also would include exemptions for centers that would have financi...


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