What’s Up with a COVID-19 Vaccine?

It seems the latest pandemic news is revolving around the production of a COVID-19 vaccine. Now that several groups worldwide have entered Phase 3 clinical trials, we at VOYCE thought it was a good time for some updates! Here’s a discussion of what we know right now.

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What’s Up with a COVID-19 Vaccine?

Important New Rules for Use of Cameras in Resident Rooms

VOYCE would like to extend another big thank you to Missouri Representative Jim Murphy (District 094) and VOYCE’s Grants and Public Policy Coordinator Nicole Lynch for a robust discussion on the new law surrounding Authorized Electronic Monitoring. If you could not join us on August 18 for the overview and Q&A with Representative Murphy and Nicole,…

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Important New Rules for Use of Cameras in Resident Rooms

Governor Parson Signs the Electronic Monitoring Bill

On July 14, Governor Parson signed HB 1387, the electronic monitoring bill. For TEN YEARS, VOYCE and other elder rights advocates have fought to get an electronic monitoring bill passed, and today that fight has been won! This is a highly positive step forward for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our loved ones and…

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Governor Parson Signs the Electronic Monitoring Bill

Camera Bill Passed Out of Senate Committee

As reported by KMOX, Missouri House Bill 1387, which allows residents of nursing homes and other long-term care communities to place cameras in their rooms, passed out of the Missouri Senate’s Committee on Seniors, Families, and Children on May 6, 2020.

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Camera Bill Passed Out of Senate Committee