Please Knock Before Entering

Please Knock Before Entering

This podcast is brought to you by the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, working to ensure the rights, dignity, and well-being of individuals living in long-term care today and tomorrow. The LTCO program is operated by the Multi-Service Center, a private non-profit located in Federal Way, Washington.

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October 28, 2023 36 mins

A huge thank you to Walt Bowen and Senior Lobby for all that you do for Washington State! 

To learn more about the Washington State Senior Citizen Lobby head to https://waseniorlobby.org/

Thank you so much for your support! This podcast is brought to you by the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, working to ensure the rights, dignity, and well-being of individuals living in long-term care today and tomorrow....

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In this episode, we discuss the ripple effects of the #FreeBritney movement on long-term care residents in Washington State and updates to the laws governing guardianship and conservatorship. We are joined by Washington State Long-Term Care Ombuds Patricia Hunter, Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Attorney Amy Freeman, and our special guest Attorney Bryana Cross Bean.

Note: This episode does not contain legal advi...

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In this episode, we discuss Resident Rights with an incredible panel made up of Julia, Susan, and Randi, all members of the Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Resident Advisory Council discussing what Resident Rights mean to them and how they navigate living in long-term care and standing up for their rights. 

"They are the living examples of reclaiming their rights"

  • To learn more about the WA L...
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We are so excited to embark on the first season of our podcast together, but first, we wanted to prop open the door, and give you a chance to get to know some of the folks who make this podcast possible. You will hear from:

  • Patricia Hunter, Washington State Long-Term Care Ombuds
  • Amy Freeman Attorney for Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
  • Vicki Elting, Assistant State Long-Term Care Ombuds 

And learn about what b...

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