Resident Advisory Council
The purpose of the council is to:
- Advise the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program on goals and activities.
- Create a voice for long-term care residents across the state.
The goal is to create and promote systems-level change. The council’s work will not be based on a particular case nor facility. Rather, the council will focus on impacting policies and procedures to improve the lives of residents across the state.
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June 29, 2022
Resident Advisory Council: Food Statement 2022
Residents in long-term care require access to healthy food with high-quality nutrition. Residents need to always have access to water. Fresh fruits and vegetables are.... Read more
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February 13, 2022
Yakima Herald-Republic: Guest column: Care facility residents need advocates
By: SUSAN HARTER Washington State Long Term Care Resident Advisory Council It was uplifting to read “Finding that Sweet Spot,” Feb. 2 about how residents, families.... Read more
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June 9, 2021
Platform Statement
Download: Resident Advisory Council Platform Statement We believe that all residents in Long-Term Care deserve adequate care. To receive adequate care, we need staff.... Read more
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May 2, 2021
Older Americans Month
May is Older American’s Month, and we are proud to mark this month with the announcement of our newly formed Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.... Read more
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May 1, 2021
Baked potato with the Fixins’
In my opinion, as a very old lady, the baked potato entitlement can be the best one of all if we look at life with an attitude of gratitude. I live in a large long-term.... Read more
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April 3, 2021
Group Norms
Because we believe that every voice is vital, we will . . . Listen to each other’s ideas, and take all ideas seriously. Prioritize opportunities for brainstorming.... Read more
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April 3, 2021
Job Description
The purpose of the council is to (1) advise the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program on goals and activities and (2) create a voice for long-term care.... Read more