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Neglect or Harm Reduction at Assisted Living | Salt Lake City News
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A Minnesota assisted living facility faces serious neglect allegations after a resident was found with a blood alcohol level of .23%—after consuming 12 shots and a beer—prompting an ER visit. While state officials stand by their findings, the facility’s owner and the resident himself argue that alcohol monitoring is part of a harm reduction strategy for residents with severe addictions. The resident credits the facility with helping him quit a 40-year meth habit and says he hasn’t touched alcohol since the incident. Health authorities say the neglect finding is substantiated, while prosecutors are weighing whether to pursue criminal charges. The facility plans to appeal and is updating staff protocols, insisting their approach prioritizes resident safety and autonomy.
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