HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committees Appreciation Day ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
Community Advisory Committee Appreciation Day
Whereas: Nursing Homes and Adult Care Homes have accepted the responsibility for
providing long term care health services to the citizens of our community; and
Whereas: Over 800 residents reside in long term care facilities in Orange County; and
Whereas: The quality of care and quality of life of long term care residents depend upon the
daily, conscientious services and hands-on care provided by long term care facility
staff, as well as the honoring of the federal and state Residents' Bill of Rights; and
Whereas: Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committees, whose
members are appointed by the County Commissioners, serve as grassroots
ombudsmen and advocate for the rights of residents, as well as the physical, mental,
emotional, and spiritual well-being of these residents; and
Whereas: Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committees are trained
volunteers who collaborate closely with residents, family members, facility staff, the
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, the Orange County Department on Aging,
and regulatory agencies to ensure quality care in full recognition of residents' dignity
and individuality; and
Whereas: These Committees serve as the nucleus for increased community involvement with
long term care facilities and their residents; and
Whereas: The Committees promote community education and awareness of the needs of long
term care residents, and work toward keeping the public informed about aspects of
long term care; and
Whereas: The committees apprise themselves of the general conditions under which residents
are residing in the homes, and work for the best interests of these residents;
Now, Therefore, do we, the Orange County Commissioners, hereby proclaim June 5, 2002 as
Community Advisory Committee Appreciation Day
And urge all citizens to join with us in this observation and do encourage citizens to express
appreciation for the advocacy efforts of the Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Community
Advisory Committee members who represent the public good for Orange County.
This the 21st day of May, 2002.
Barry Jacob hair
Orange Co rd issioners