Washington State Ombudsman Protects Residents' Rights
The Washington State long-term care ombudsman program is sponsored by the Multi-Service Center. The purpose of this website is to help prospective residents, their families and friends understand the importance of the long term care ombudsman, resident council and family council in helping you care for your loved one. Also, to help you choose a long term care facility that provides quality care and protects residents' rights.
The Washington State Ombudsman advocates for protecting residents’ rights, quality of life and care in long term care facilities (nursing homes, boarding homes, adult family homes and veterans homes). The Washington State Ombudsman advocates for family rights, which are important in the care of residents. The Washington State Ombudsman is supportive of the resident council and family council and protects their rights.
Resident rights are vital to all residents, without rights in long term care facilities there would be more abuse, neglect and poor care. Under the bill of rights every person is entitled to certain rights, whether the person is living in a long term care facility or living at home. Residents' rights are just as powerful and important as the bill of rights; the rights of residents protect their health, safety, and welfare in long term care facilities.
Washington State is looking for volunteer ombudsmen to protect residents' rights, and quality of life in long term care facilities. Unfortunately, there is far too much abuse and neglect. If you would like to volunteer your time to help others, contact your state ombudsman office. Our grandparents, mothers, fathers, uncles, aunts, brothers and sisters need your help.
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