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Bill would require Commerce to recommend sustainable funding for Washington long-term care ombuds program
Summary
Senate Bill 5606 would direct the Department of Commerce, in consultation with OFM and the Long-Term Care Ombuds program, to develop biennial funding recommendations ensuring the ombuds program can meet federally required services as Washington’s aging population grows.
Senate Bill 5606, sponsored by Sen. Bateman, would create a process for the Department of Commerce to develop and submit funding recommendations to ensure the Long-Term Care Ombuds program has resources commensurate with the population it serves.
Nut graf: The long-term care ombuds program is a federally required, resident-advocacy program that investigates and resolves complaints for residents in licensed long-term care settings. Bill proponents said Commerce…
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