Backup Documents 10/08/2013 Item # 4Bm
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, there are more than 1.5 million individuals living in 16,000 nursing
homes and 1 million individuals living in 50, 000 board and care /assisted
living facilities in the United States, with over 4,000 facilities and
170, 000 residents in Florida, and,
WHEREAS, the federal Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 guarantees residents
their individual rights in order to promote and maintain their dignity
and autonomy; and,
WHEREAS, all residents should be aware of their rights so they may be
empowered to live safely and healthfully with dignity and self -
determination, and,
WHEREAS, we wish to honor and celebrate these citizens and recognize their rich
individuality, including the right to have a say in their care; and,
WHEREAS, individuals and groups across the country will be celebrating Residents
Rights Month to emphasize the importance of affirming these rights
through facility practices, public policy and resident centered decision
making.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that October 2013 be designated as
LONG TERM RESIDENTS RI6HT5 MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8m Day of October, 2013.
BOARD ,OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLI R C,O Ty, FLORIDA
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