Resident Rights: Voices from the WA State LTCOP Resident Advisory Council

In this episode, we discuss Resident Rights with an incredible panel made up of Julia, Susan, and Randi, all members of the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Resident Advisory Council discussing what Resident Rights mean to them and how they navigate living in long-term care and standing up for their rights. 

"They are the living examples of reclaiming their rights"

• To learn more about the WA LTCOP Resident Advisory Council head to:  https://www.waombudsman.org/category/resident-advisory-council/
• Check out the National Consumer Voice information on Resident Rights: https://theconsumervoice.org/issues/recipients/nursing-home-residents/residents-right

Thank you so much for your support! This podcast is brought to you by the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, working to ensure the rights, dignity, and well-being of individuals living in long-term care today and tomorrow. The  LTCO program is operated by the Multi-Service Center, a private non-profit located in Federal Way, Washington. To learn more about the Multi-service center visit MSChelps.org.

Contact:
1-800-562-6028 (TTY 1-800-737-7931)
www.waombudsman.org/general-information-request-form
Facebook @WAOmbudsman
Twitter @WA_LTCOmbuds

Volunteer:
Volunteer ombuds are the backbone of the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program! If you are interested in joining this extraordinary group of individuals working to protect Resident Rights in Washington State head to: https://www.waombudsman.org/volunteer/

Donate:
If you are inspired by the work please consider donating to ensure that we can continue our work to 2021 and beyond. Donate online at https://mschelps.org/donate/ In the dropdown menu listed, “My donation is for” select “Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program."

Or donate by mail via check to MSC and sending to Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP), c/o Multi-Service Center, P.O. Box 23699, Federal Way, WA 98093.