Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 365. Commerce, Department of (Community Development) |
Chapter 365-18. Long-term care ombudsman program, department of community, trade, and economic development. |
Section 365-18-010. Purpose.
Latest version.
- The purpose of this chapter is to implement the long-term care ombudsman program as provided for in chapter 43.190 RCW and the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq., as amended). The overall purpose of the ombudsman program is to promote the interests, well-being, and rights of long-term care facility residents. These rules set forth the ombudsman program's authority and duties.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.190 RCW and Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C., 3001 et seq., as amended). WSR 00-09-060, § 365-18-010, filed 4/17/00, effective 5/18/00.]
Chapter 43.190 RCW and Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C., 3001 et seq., as amended). WSR 00-09-060, § 365-18-010, filed 4/17/00, effective 5/18/00.