An Act ensuring access to a resident representative in long-term care facilities
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to guarantee that all residents in long-term care facilities have access to a resident representative. The resident representative would advocate for the residents’ needs and concerns within the facility. The legislation seeks to establish a system ensuring these representatives are readily available and effectively support residents’ rights and well-being. This bill builds upon previous attempts to address this issue.
Key provisions
- Requires long-term care facilities to designate a resident representative.
- Establishes procedures for resident selection of their representative.
- Ensures resident representatives have access to necessary information and resources.
- Defines the role and responsibilities of resident representatives.
- Provides for training and support for resident representatives.
- Mandates facilities to cooperate with resident representatives.
- Creates a mechanism for addressing resident grievances through the representative.
- Requires facilities to inform residents about their right to a representative.
Who is affected
- Residents of long-term care facilities
- Long-term care facilities
- Family members of long-term care residents
- Caregivers of long-term care residents
- State government (specifically the Public Health and Health Care Financing committees)
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