They help people through the forms required and grant the authorization for admission to homes. If you are refused a certain home, you may appeal the placement coordinator's decision. The Bill of Rights works by attaching itself to any contract or agreement a person signs prior to entering a long term care facility. It gives recognition to the right to a dignified existence, with courtesy and prohibitions against mental and physical abuse. While this is laudatory, it will not mean that every resident is completely satisfied with their treatment.
Every individual has their own feeling as to what treatment is proper.
For those who have lived freely and independently, no code can ever be a substitute for living on your own, but it can ensure that long term care providers recognize that the integrity and individualism of every resident is the principle by which all conduct and care must be governed. The Bill of Rights also acknowledges the use of restraints and the right to visitors and privacy. It would be difficult to anchor a general complaint in the bill, but it would provide a starting point in determining how to proceed in evaluating the conduct of the care giver. Residents' Councils are composed of members of care facilities, as well as people who may be legally responsible for individuals in homes, such as people exercising powers of attorney. These councils are advisory, and provide an opportunity to serve as a representative body, and to advocate on behalf of residents with management.