Washington SB5606 provides funding for the long-term care ombuds program to ensure adequate staffing levels.

Washington SB5606 mandates the long-term care ombuds program to develop a funding recommendation by September 1, 2025, and each subsequent September 1st. The recommendation must ensure the program can fulfill its obligations, including staffing levels of one full-time ombuds for every 2,000 residents, as recommended by the Institute of Medicine. The funding must also account for growth in licensed long-term care beds and inflationary factors.

Washington SB5606 provides funding for the long-term care ombuds program to ensure adequate staffing levels.

Washington SB5606 mandates the long-term care ombuds program to develop a funding recommendation by September 1, 2025, and each subsequent September 1st. The recommendation must ensure the program can fulfill its obligations, including staffing levels of one full-time ombuds for every 2,000 residents, as recommended by the Institute of Medicine. The funding must also account for growth in licensed long-term care beds and inflationary factors.