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Join and support the family council at your loved one's facility! If no family council exists, join with other family members to form one.
Rights Examples Virginia Family Council Grants
Why Family Led Family Councils Benefit Residents Family Members and Facility Staff
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs: In addition to acting as an advocate for residents, ombudsmen can educate residents, families and friends about resident rights, state surveys, and federal and state laws that are applicable to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Find contact information for the long-term care ombudsman in your state and county.
The Nursing Home Reform Law is the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA '87) was landmark legislation for federal standards for nursing home care. Click on the above link to learn more about OBRA.
The examples provided here have been provided to Consumer Voice by councils across the country, along with permission to post the materials. The posting of these materials is not to be construed as an endorsement by Consumer Voice of the content of any of these materials, nor does Consumer Voice condone or take any responsibility for the content and/or the accuracy of the information in the materials.
Bylaws
Mission Statement and Bylaws, Formulated by the family council at the Hebrew Home in Rockville, MD.
Family Council Bylaws, Formulated by the family council at Holy Cross Nursing and Rehab Ctr., Burtonsville, MD
Family Council Bylaws, Formulated by Birmingham Green Family Council
Family Council Promotion
Annual Reports, Formulated by the family council at the Hebrew Home in Rockville, MD. 2011, 2012
Family Council Monthly Meeting Flier, Formulated by Relatives and Friends Council of Isabella
Family Council Public Meeting Announcement, Formulated by Relatives and Friends Council of Isabella
Family Council Courtesy Guide, Formulated by Relatives and Friends Council of Isabella
Newsletter
Monthly Newsletter: Family Council Matters, Formulated by the family council at the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) - Minneapolis.
Family Council Newsletter, Formulated by Advocates of Nursing Home Residents
Survey
Survey Used to Identify Common Concerns, Formulated by the family council at Westminster Care and Rehabilitation, Carroll County, MD, May 2000
Family Council Questionnaire for Family Members and Friends, Formulated by Westminster Nursing Home Family Council
Membership Form
Membership Form, Formulated by the family council at Holy Cross Nursing and Rehab Ctr., Burtonsville, MD
Family Council Membership Application, Formulated by Relatives and Friends Council of Isabella
Meeting Agenda & Minutes
Family Council Meeting Agenda, Formulated by Birmingham Green Family Council
Family Council Minutes, Formulated by Birmingham Green Family Council
Through Consumer Voice's Family Councils for Quality Long Term Care: Support, Strengthen and Empower project, we are working with family councils in Virginia, providing pass-through grants, support, networking and education. If you are part of an existing family council in Virginia or want to start a council, learn more about applying for a family council grant.
Join the Consumer Voice Action Network
As a member of the Action Network, you will receive breaking news, action steps, newsletters and opportunities for YOU to take action regarding national and state policy developments in long-term care. We will give you the tools you need to make your advocacy easier, like the ability to contact your members of Congress (and other elected officials) directly through our website or issue a letter to the editor.
Contact the long-term care ombudsman program in your state