Every long-term care facility shall post in a conspicuous location a notice of the nursing home complaint toll-free number and the name, address, and phone number of the office of the appropriate long-term care ombuds and a brief description of the services provided by the office. The form of the notice shall be approved by the office and the organization responsible for maintaining the nursing home complaint toll-free number. This information shall also be distributed to the residents, family members, and legal guardians upon the resident’s admission to the facility.

Terms Used In Washington Code 43.190.050

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • long-term care facility: means any of the following:
Washington Code 43.190.020