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State Holds DDD Direct Care Staff Personally Accountable If 911 Is Not Called in a Medical Emergency

Local 1040 President Carolyn C. Wade wants all members involved in Direct Care of the developmentally disabled to be aware that the State is actively enforcing Danielle’s Law. Under this little-known law, all workers who care for the developmentally disabled are required to call 911 in the event of a life-threatening medical emergency. (click here to read more)
Workers already Targeted
On August 24, President Wade and Local 1040 Executive Vice President Donald L. Klein were called to the office of Donald Mangus, Director of Human Services, Office of Employee Relations. Kevin McGovern, from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations was also present at the meeting. (click here to read more)

What is Danielle's Law?
Danielle’s Law is named for Danielle Gruskowski, a developmentally disabled woman living in a group home, who one night developed a high fever and difficulty breathing. She was taken to a doctor’s office in the morning but could not be revived. (click here to read more)