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 vital for all diets. Every resident has unique dietary requirements based on preferences, culture, and health conditions. It is important that residents’ health requirements and wishes factor into their available
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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 and staff at long-term care homes have been coping during the pandemic. Blossom Place and many other facilities are doing a good job under difficult circumstances. No population was
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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 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
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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 (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
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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 care home. Last week my menu said, “Baked potato with fixins.” My covered tray arrived with the green salad and
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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 without judgment. Make space to ensure that everyone interested in sharing has that opportunity without interruption. Because we value respect, we will. . . Respect each other time
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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 residents across the state. To the first point, the Washington State Long Term Care Ombuds Program will share program updates and solicit feedback from the council. To