Support SB 5337 to improve memory care services in Washington! Currently, over 126,000 Washingtonians live with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, requiring specialized care and support. However, “Memory Care” is not legally defined, leading to confusion for families. SB 5337 will establish a standardized definition, require annual dementia training for staff, and strengthen oversight Read More
Thank you to all who participated in our first-ever Ombuds Advocacy Day in Olympia! . We’ve received lots of great feedback and words of thanks from participants. The real “thanks” goes to all of you for your amazing extra effort to travel to Olympia, and speaking with legislators and their staff about your concerns, and Read More
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
Click here to download PDF Bill Number Bill Sponsor Subject Current Status LTCOP Position Comments HB 1694- Alvarado Addressing home care workforce shortages. Apr 19 Delivered to Governor. Support Working with bill sponsor. SB 5120- Dhingra Establishing 23-hour crisis relief centers in Washington state. Apr 24 Delivered to Governor. Support with concerns Read More
Click here to download a PDF of the tracker. Bill Number Bill Sponsor Subject Current Status LTCOP Position Comments HB 1694- Alvarado Addressing home care workforce shortages. IN THE HOUSE 4/13- House concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. Support Working with bill sponsor. SB 5120- Read More
Click here to download PDF Bill Number Bill Sponsor Subject Current Status LTCOP Position Comments HB 1694- Alvarado Addressing home care workforce shortages. 3/23 Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 10:30 AM. 3/24- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. Support Working with bill Read More
Click Here to Download PDF Bill Number Bill Sponsor Subject Current Status LTCOP Position Comments HB 1694- Alvarado Addressing home care workforce shortages. 3/17- In the Senate- Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 8:00 AM. Support Working with bill sponsor. No change since last Read More
Click Here to Download PDF. Bill Number Bill Sponsor Subject Current Status LTCOP Position Comments HB 1694- Alvarado Addressing home care workforce shortages. 3/17- In the Senate- Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 8:00 AM (Subject to change). Support Working with bill sponsor Read More