Protecting LGBTQ+ Long-Term Care Residents in the United States: Comparisons of 9 Laws Regarding Scope, Jurisdiction, Training, and Enforcement.

Key Points

• This research examines laws designed to protect LGBTQ+ individuals in residential long-term care settings.
• Analyzed 9 laws focused on LGBTQ+ protection in long-term care.
• Evaluated laws based on scope, jurisdiction, training, and enforcement measures.
• Identified strengths and weaknesses within each law.
• Highlighted variations in the effectiveness of laws across different jurisdictions.
• Identified common challenges and opportunities for improving legal protections.
• Found that many laws need stronger training and enforcement provisions for optimal impact.