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DE HCR60

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

6/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Valerie Longhurst

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates October 3-9, 2010 as "Delaware Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Week" to honor the more than 2.5 million Americans residing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities nationwide

  • Recognizes the federal Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, which guarantees long-term care residents rights including freedom from abuse and restraints, privacy, dignity, self-determination, and participation in care planning

  • Praises the Delaware Chapter of The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care for organizing the 9th Residents' Rights Rally on October 5, 2010

  • Notes that Delaware is the only state to hold a statewide rally specifically for long-term care residents' rights

  • Acknowledges Delaware's commitment to resident protections through the Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission and Division of Long-Term Care Residents Protection

Legislative Description

Recognizing The Week Of October 3rd, 2010, As “delaware Long-term Care Residents’ Rights Week” And Praising The Delaware Chapter Of The National Consumer Voice For Quality Long-term Care On Its 9th Residents’ Rights Rally.

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT

6/30/2010

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