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DE HCR21
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/30/2011
Primary Sponsor
Edward Bennett
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AI Summary
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Designates October 2011 as "Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Month" in Delaware to promote awareness of rights for nursing home and assisted living facility residents.
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Recognizes the Delaware chapter of The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care and their 10th annual Residents' Rights Rally scheduled for October 4, 2011 at the Dover Sheraton from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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Affirms the rights guaranteed to residents under the federal Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, including dignity, autonomy, and self-determination in their care decisions.
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References Delaware's establishment of the Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission in 1999 as an effort to implement resident-centered care and quality assurance standards.
Legislative Description
Recognizing And Celebrating National Long-term Care Residents' Rights Month And Residents' Rights Rally In Delaware.
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT
6/30/2011