§ 43.190.010 Findings
§ 43.190.020 “Long-term care facility” defined
§ 43.190.030 Office of state long-term care ombuds created — Powers and duties — Rules
§ 43.190.040 Long-term care ombuds
§ 43.190.050 Posting of notice by long-term care facility — Distribution of information to residents
§ 43.190.060 Duties of ombuds
§ 43.190.065 Local and state long-term care ombuds — Duties and authority in federal older Americans act
§ 43.190.070 Referral procedures — Action on complaints
§ 43.190.080 Development of procedures on right of entry to facilities — Access to residents — Preservation of rights
§ 43.190.090 Liability of ombuds — Discriminatory, disciplinary, or retaliatory actions — Communications privileged — Testimony
§ 43.190.110 Confidentiality of records and files — Disclosures prohibited — Exception
§ 43.190.120 Expenditure of funds on long-term care ombuds program

Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 43.190 - Long-term care ombuds program

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • long-term care facility: means any of the following:
Washington Code 43.190.020
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.