Connecticut House Bill HB05825

Connecticut 2017 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/19/17
• Refer: 1/19/17

Caption

An Act Creating A Task Force To Study How To Get More Participation In The Volunteer Resident Advocate Program.

Impact

If enacted, this bill could significantly enhance the effectiveness of the Volunteer Resident Advocate Program by ensuring that more residents are involved. By gathering insights and recommendations through the task force, the program may adopt new techniques or outreach strategies that resonate more with potential advocates. Improved participation would likely lead to better advocacy for the rights and welfare of residents in long-term care facilities, influencing policy decisions and improving service delivery.

Summary

House Bill 05825 seeks to establish a task force aimed at increasing participation in the Volunteer Resident Advocate Program, which operates under the auspices of the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. The creation of this task force is aimed at identifying barriers to participation and developing strategies to encourage more residents to engage in this important advocacy role. The Volunteer Resident Advocate Program is vital for promoting the rights of long-term care residents, thereby ensuring their voices are heard and addressing their needs effectively.

Contention

While the bill aims to strengthen resident advocacy, it may also face challenges related to funding and resource allocation for the task force. Some stakeholders might question how the task force's recommendations will be implemented and whether they could lead to additional bureaucratic processes that divert attention from direct advocacy work. Further, there may also be discussions on the representation of various community sectors in the task force to ensure diverse perspectives are considered, thus highlighting the importance of inclusivity in advocacy efforts.