Amid the growing opioid epidemic across Nevada, a new report shows that, according to a legislative audit, the Lombardo administration failed to protect infants whose mothers struggled with opioid addictions during pregnancy. It’s been six months since this audit was made public and Lombardo still hasn’t provided an update on their refusal to administer these infant care plans.
The state of Nevada has a responsibility to give opioid-affected children the necessary treatment and resources to make sure they are properly cared for. Yet, under Lombardo, evidence shows that his administration has dropped the ball and the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health has not been providing adequate care, potentially risking the lives and health of vulnerable babies.
While Lombardo fails to protect Nevadans, Attorney General Aaron Ford helped secure $1.2 billion in opioid settlements for Nevada.
American Journal News : Lombardo administration fell short on infant opioid care
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Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo’s office failed to adequately oversee care plans for opioid-affected infants, according to a legislative audit. The state requires health care providers to create treatment plans ...