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I was wondering the same thing as MJ1929, although I admit that I don't follow politics as much as I used to. I got tired of the headaches they caused.
All facets haven’t been determined. Part of it strengthening pay so that home care aides stay in their jobs. The bill hasn’t passed the Senate and more changes could be made there. I’m going to a conference in a couple of weeks. Hopefully more information will be available. JMO but I don’t think it’s going to be that big of a deal. Just a bone to throw at elders to offset criticism of how much money is being allocated for preschool, childcare, etc.
The articles I have read say it's an unfunded dream list of requirements that are expected to have an overall negative impact on elder care. Currently, nursing facilities are required to have an RN on duty at least 8 hours a day; the new law will require 24 hour RN coverage. Additionally requirements for LPNs and CNAs too - about a 25% increase in staff. NHs are having difficulty in acquiring staff now, where are they supposed to hire the additional 21,000+ medically certified workers? Will the cost of NH care increase 25-50% to pay for this? Who will foot the bill?
While I agree increased staffing is desirable, they must be some funding mechanism for such increases; not just a new list of requirements! My father's MC had an RN on site 24 hours a day, but the lead nurses in the different wings were usually LPNs and there were a number of volunteers and workers with no medical certification at all used for things like helping with meals, cleaning chores, and activities (music, some crafts, movie night, porch sitting, etc). I thought Dad had good care and the facility was well run with a lot less worker turnover than nearby facilities. Smaller homes serving 8-12 people would have a harder time with these requirements.
I would rather see more funding based on the ratio of certified medical resources per resident or the total number of hours from all caregivers per patient. You may not need a certification to do laundry or cook lunch, but they are important chores to a comfortable living. Better funding for maintaining people in their homes (perhaps a daily visit or a daily check-in call?) would make a good impact too. Our local fire departments and police departments have started a daily check-in call list for seniors.
Originally they wanted $400. Bill has only $150B. If and when it passes Senate the amount may change. Elder advocates in my state want many of the things you’ve mentioned, but elders are not a priority to most legislators. They always smile and agree when you meet with them, but then what they introduce doesn’t say much about elders.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
While I agree increased staffing is desirable, they must be some funding mechanism for such increases; not just a new list of requirements! My father's MC had an RN on site 24 hours a day, but the lead nurses in the different wings were usually LPNs and there were a number of volunteers and workers with no medical certification at all used for things like helping with meals, cleaning chores, and activities (music, some crafts, movie night, porch sitting, etc). I thought Dad had good care and the facility was well run with a lot less worker turnover than nearby facilities. Smaller homes serving 8-12 people would have a harder time with these requirements.
I would rather see more funding based on the ratio of certified medical resources per resident or the total number of hours from all caregivers per patient. You may not need a certification to do laundry or cook lunch, but they are important chores to a comfortable living. Better funding for maintaining people in their homes (perhaps a daily visit or a daily check-in call?) would make a good impact too. Our local fire departments and police departments have started a daily check-in call list for seniors.