Rhode Island H7059 appropriates $100,000 to the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

Rhode Island H7059 authorizes the appropriation of $100,000 to the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. This program, administered through a contract with the Alliance for Better Long-Term Care, advocates for residents of nursing facilities, assisted living residences, and the Bristol Veterans’ Home. The funding aims to address the increasing workload and complaints, particularly those related to abuse, neglect, and exploitation, while ensuring the rights and well-being of long-term care residents.

Rhode Island H7059 appropriates $100,000 to the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

Rhode Island H7059 authorizes the appropriation of $100,000 to the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. This program, administered through a contract with the Alliance for Better Long-Term Care, advocates for residents of nursing facilities, assisted living residences, and the Bristol Veterans’ Home. The funding aims to address the increasing workload and complaints, particularly those related to abuse, neglect, and exploitation, while ensuring the rights and well-being of long-term care residents.