We the undersigned individuals and organizations support robust resident rights for individuals living in licensed long-term care and believe that all residents should be provided the same basic human rights and protections, regardless of the kind of setting they live in. We ask the legislature to fulfill the promise made in RCW. 70.129 Read More
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“The resident has the right to ‘reside and receive services in the facility with reasonable accommodation of individual needs and preferences, except when the health or safety of the individual or other residents would be endangered” WAC (Washington Administrative Code): 388-97-08010. OBRA Interpretive Guideline at F-253: “Reasonable Accommodations” requirement means ‘those adaptations of the facility’s Read More
Your local Long-Term Care Ombudsman can help support you if you are a victim of crime. We can guide you through the available resources, including those found both in the Advocacy Resource Map, and VOCA Contacts below. We will also provide follow-up advocacy to ensure that you receive the services that you are entitled. You Read More
Thank you so much for taking part in The Washington State Long-Term Care “Who Decides? Long-Term Care Residents & Decision Making” program. This program is for anyone who wants to learn more about Powers of Attorney and Guardianship in Long-Term Care Facility settings. We hope that you find this training informative and useful. Both presentations Read More
The federal government, health care professionals and consumer advocates are taking action in curbing the misuse of antipsychotic drugs in long-term care facilities, especially in the management of dementia related symptoms and behaviors. Why? When used used incorrectly with elders, these drugs can be dangerous, and studies show they have caused significant harm. Read More
(No longer active) WA State DAC Flyer Survey The Dementia Action Collaborative (DAC), is a group of public and private partners implementing the Washington State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias. We at the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program support this work and would very much appreciate your input. Washington state’s Dementia Read More
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 to be appropriately trained and compensated to ensure a high-quality, stable, and capable workforce. We believe individuals deserve to have access to the right level of care and be aware of Read More
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 (WALTCOP) Resident Advisory Council. We are all currently living in long-term care facilities across the state and our role will be to advise WALTCOP and participate in policy and Read More
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 care home. Last week my menu said, “Baked potato with fixins.” My covered tray arrived with the green salad and Read More