HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation for National Nursing Home Week 2
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Nursing Homes and other long term care facilities have accepted the responsibility for
providing long term health care services to the citizens of our community; and
Whereas, Over 600 residents reside in five nursing homes in Orange County, which are
Britthaven of Chapel Hill, Carol Woods, Chapel Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare,
Meadowbrook Manor, and SunBridge for Hillsborough; and
Whereas, The quality of care and quality of life of nursing home residents depends upon the daily,
conscientious services and hands-on care provided by long term care facility staff, as
well as the honoring of the federal Nursing Home Resident Bill of Rights; and
Whereas, Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee members, who serve as grassroots
ombudsmen, advocate for the rights of nursing home residents, as well as the physical,
mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of these residents; and
Whereas, Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee members 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;
Now, Therefore, We, the Orange County Commissioners, do hereby proclaim May 15— 19,
2000 as
National Nursing Home Week 2000
And urge all citizens to join with us in this observation. We encourage citizens to visit
our Nursing Homes and to express appreciation for the services performed by nursing
home staff and the advocacy efforts of the Nursing Home Community Advisory
Committee members who represent the public good for Orange County.
This the 160'day of May, 2000.
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Moses Carey, Jr., Chair
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