Get
Involved
-- Section Two:
Support
Long-Term Care Legislation
Louise
Ryan, Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
Send email to: Louise
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Be
an Informed Citizen:
Be Vocal,
Be an Agent for Change
One
way to help is
by being an informed citizen
who communicates with legislators about the needs of residents and actively
supports the changes
that are needed either in policy and/or regulations.
On
this page we will highlight the ongoing work of Louise Ryan, our Washington State
Ombudsman, who works with Washington State Legislators to protect the rights,
improve the quality of life, and promote the interests and well being of
long-term care residents. Louise will keep us informed of the current legislative
issues being considered by the State of Washington.
Once
informed, we encourage to use our tools
and links to communicate your concerns to your local
and state government officials, and your state senators
and congressman.
2007 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Legislative Bill
Tracking
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Bill Number
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Subject
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Sponsor
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LTCOP
Position
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Comments
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Current Status
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SB-5417
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Temp.
mgmt in Boarding Homes
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Keiser
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Support
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Ombuds.
Initiated bill
Companion
HB1447
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1/18-1st
rdg/ref to H<C
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SB-5320
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Creating
office of Guardianship
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Franklin
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Support
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Companion
HB-1130
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1/26-PH
Sen. Comm on Judiciary
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SB-5352
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RE:
Disciplinary actions of health prof’s.
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Kline
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Support
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1/24-PH
in Sen Comm HC&Wellness
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SB
5091
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Medicare
D co-pay coverage for dual eligible in community
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Support
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Governor request
Companion 1095
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1/10-1st
rdg ref to H<C
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SB-5018
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Prohibiting
prof. guardians from serving as ltd. Guard. Or attny or ad litem
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Jacobsen
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1/26-PH
in Sen. Comm
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SB-5352
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Specifying
burden of proof in disciplinary actions for health prof’s
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Kline
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Support
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1/24-PH
in Sen. Comm on Judicial
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SB-5017
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Allocating
guardianship costs/fees
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Jacobsen
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1/26-PH
in Sen. Comm.
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SB-5144
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needs
criteria of married couples in BH/NH beds
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Carrell
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1/25-PH
in Sen. Comm.
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SB-5520
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Use
of video equp in NH’s
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Honeyford
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1/23-1st
rdg; ref to H<C
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SB-5285
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Res.
Services & support enforcement Stds
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Keiser
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RE:
Community Protection Prog.
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1/24-PH
in Sen. Comm.
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SB-5211
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RE:
Concentration of AFH in communities
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Carrell
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Do
Not Support
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SB-5275
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Establish
workgp to ensure seamless access to backgd checks
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Kohl-Wells
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Support
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1/23-PH in Sen Comm in HS & Corrections
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SB-5284
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Elig.
For LTC Services
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Keiser
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Companion
HB-1247
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1/16-1st rdg ref to H/LTC
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SB-5106
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Emerg.
Preparedness for service animals
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Jacobsen
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1/16-PH
in Sen. Comm Gov Opns & Elections
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HB-1447
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Temp
mgmt in Boarding Homes
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Morrell
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Support
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Ombuds. initiated
bill
Companion SB-5417
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1/19-1st
rdg. Ref to HC & Wellness
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HB-1130
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Creating
office of Guardianship
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Lantz
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Support
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Companion SB-5320
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1/23-Exec
action taken by Comm
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HB-1347
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Req.
emerg. Response plans for LTC facilities
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Schual-Berke
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1/17-1st
rdg/ref to HC & Wellness
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HB-1008
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Protecting
Vulnerable Adults
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Moeller
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Support
w/concerns
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1/17-PH
in HS Comm on Judiciary
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HB
1095
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Medicare
D co-pay coverage for dual eligible in community
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Barlow
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Support
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Governor request
Companion 5091
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1/25-Rd
1st time-Rules susp. Placed on 2nd rdg
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HB-1085
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Rev.
reqmts for LTC ins plans offered by Pub Empl Benefits Brd
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Morrell
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1/22-Exec
action taken in HS Comm-HCW-Maj pass
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HB-1086
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Rev.
reqmts for LTC Insurance
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Morrell
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1/22-Exec
action taken in HS Comm-HCW maj pass
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HB-1095
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Implementing
Part D Drug co-pmt program
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Barlow
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In
Senate
1/23-1st
rdg-rules suspended-placed on 2nd rdg
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HB-1298
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Dental
Hygienist empl by HC Fac
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Green
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1/16-1st
rdg; ref to HCW
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HB-1100
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Backgrnd
Checks for HC providers
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Campbell
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1/25-Sched
for exec session in HS Comm-HCW
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HB-1348
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Protection
presc. Drug practices by pharm mgrs
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Schual-Berks
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1/17-1st
rdg-ref to HCW
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HB-1202
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Creating
office of Ombudsman for persons w/DD
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Roberts
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Support
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1/25-PH
in House Comm on Judiciary
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HB-1242
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Create
AFH Cert Program
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Morrell
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Support
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1/25-PH
in House Comm on HC& Wellness
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HB-1097
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Protecting
vulnerable adults re: public transportation
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Miloscia
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1/25-PH
in House Comm on Judiciary
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HB
-1247
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Concern
eligibility for LTC services
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Morrell
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Neutral
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DSHS request
Companion 5284
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1/25-PH
in HS Comm. HC & Wellness
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PH = Public Hearing
Checking the status of a bill:
Legislature's
Web site (you'll need to enter the bill number where instructed)
Elder Justice Act:
Legislative
Updates - Elder Justice Act
109th
U.S. Congress (2005-2006) H.R. 4493: Elder Justice Act
Know
the issues and contact your legislator:
Know
the issues and regularly communicate your experiences, ideas, and beliefs to
your representatives in Olympia and Washington D.C.
To
find your local, state or federal representative and to find out how to lobby
your legislator, visit The League of Women Voters:
They
Represent You Site
Work
with your local Long-Term Care facility to invite state and federal elected
officials to visit the residents and become educated regarding issues that
affect residents and their families.
Understand
the committees that regularly review, revise, and write long term care policy in
Washington and communicate with those bodies also.
Washington State
Senate Health and Long Term Care
Washington State House
Health Care Committee
Washington State House of
Representatives
U.S.
House of Representatives
U.S.
Senate
U.S. Senate: Senate Special Committee on
Aging
The
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is committed to serving the
needs of older individuals. Through medical insurance offered by Medicare,
public support for long-term care options such as home health care and nursing
homes, assistance for family caregivers, nutrition services, grant programs, and
research into the causes and effects of aging, HHS agencies are striving to
support older Americans and to help them lead healthy, active lives. To find out
more go to the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services Fact Sheet
See Stay
Informed, and Critical issues in Long
Term Care for information on current issues, the LTC Ombudsman Program
legislative agenda, and how to
reach your legislator.
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