RCW 70.129.160
Ombuds implementation duties.
The long-term care ombuds shall monitor implementation of this chapter and determine the degree to which veterans' homes, nursing facilities, adult family homes, enhanced services facilities, and assisted living facilities ensure that residents are able to exercise their rights. The long-term care ombuds shall consult with the departments of health and social and health services, long-term care facility organizations, resident groups, senior citizen organizations, and organizations concerning individuals with disabilities.
[ 2020 c 278 § 14; 2013 c 23 § 187; 2012 c 10 § 58; 1998 c 245 § 113; 1994 c 214 § 18.]
NOTES:
Application—2012 c 10: See note following RCW 18.20.010.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 70.129 - Long-Term Care Resident Rights.
70.129.005 - Intent—Basic rights.
70.129.007 - Rights are minimal—Other rights not diminished.
70.129.020 - Exercise of rights.
70.129.030 - Notice of rights and services—Admission of individuals.
70.129.040 - Protection of resident's funds—Financial affairs rights.
70.129.050 - Privacy and confidentiality of personal and medical records.
70.129.070 - Examination of survey or inspection results—Contact with client advocates.
70.129.080 - Mail and telephone—Privacy in communications.
70.129.090 - Advocacy, access, and visitation rights.
70.129.100 - Personal property—Storage space.
70.129.105 - Waiver of liability and resident rights limited.
70.129.110 - Disclosure, transfer, and discharge requirements.
70.129.120 - Restraints—Physical or chemical.
70.129.130 - Abuse, punishment, seclusion—Background checks.
70.129.140 - Quality of life—Rights.
70.129.150 - Disclosure of fees and notice requirements—Deposits.
70.129.160 - Ombuds implementation duties.
70.129.170 - Nonjudicial remedies through regulatory authorities encouraged—Remedies cumulative.
70.129.180 - Facility's policy on accepting medicaid as a payment source—Disclosure.
70.129.185 - Training materials for leadership and staff—Local health jurisdictions.