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DE HCR60
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Valerie Longhurst
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Notes that Delaware is the only state to hold a statewide rally specifically for long-term care residents' rights
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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