DHSS Press Release |
Date: August 12, 2008 DHSS-74-2008 |
| Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Jay Lynch, Communications Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 Email: jay.lynch@state.de.us |
Contact: Reporters Phone: 302-744-4907 |
LONG TERM CARE RESIDENTS INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR RECIPE FOR WHAT HOME MEANS TO THEM NEW EVENT HELPS CELEBRATE 2008 RESIDENTS' RIGHTS WEEK
New Castle, DE - Delaware long term care residents are invited to submit their recipe for what home means to them and how to create that home in a long-term care facility as part of this years' Residents' Rights Week celebration.
Each October Delaware Health and Social Services' (DHSS) Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) and its office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman honor residents living in all long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living, board and care, and retirement communities. The week, held October 5th through the 11th, is a time for celebration and recognition offering an opportunity for every long term care facility to focus on and celebrate awareness of dignity, respect and the value of each individual resident.
"We are excited to offer this new event to our annual Residents' Rights Week," explained Guy Perrotti, Director, DSAAPD. "This event presents an opportunity for residents from facilities across Delaware to share their ideas with other residents, families, ombudsmen, community members and nursing home staff".
Submissions may be written (poetry, prose, letter, recipe, word puzzle, etc.) or graphic (collage, painting, photographs, puzzle, etc.) Sorry, no DVDs or Video submissions.
The Resident submissions will be randomly displayed on the DHSS website in a new section called "The Residents’ Voice". Residents who participate will receive a certificate of participation.
Submission Criteria
- The deadline for submissions is September 15, 2008.
- All submissions must incorporate the theme RECIPE FOR HOME: DEFINING AND CREATING HOME IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILTIES.
- Submissions must be produced by a long-term care resident or residents. Relatives, friends, and facility staff may be involved in assisting residents with the challenge but are not eligible to submit their own entries without creative involvement of at least 1 long-term care resident.
- Submissions may be made in a "hard copy" format and submitted via e-mail or US Postal Service (see instructions below).
2008 Residents' Rights Week Participation Guidelines
- At least one long-term care resident must be involved in the creation of the submission.
- All submissions must be received by the September 15th deadline.
- Any entries received after this date will not be guaranteed to complete the review process.
- Any photo submissions must be accompanied by a photo release form and signed by anyone appearing in the photo. (see Residents' Voice materials for copy of photo release form)
- DHSS maintains the right to utilize entries in a variety of forums including the Residents' Rights Week packet, the DHSS website and other mediums determined appropriate by DHSS.
- Every person who submits an entry will receive a certificate for participating in the 2008 Residents' Voice.
- DHSS is not responsible for lost, misdirected, or damaged submissions.
- DHSS reserves the right to use submissions, including the photographs and/or likenesses contained therein for promotional and publicity purposes, at any time, including, but not limited to posting on the DHSS websites, inclusion in promotional and other materials, and for display at DHSS functions.
Mail or E-mail Submissions to: Jay Lynch, Communications Director Herman Holloway Campus 1901 N Dupont Highway New Castle, DE 19720 Attention: RR Week 2008 OR Via e-mail to: jay.lynch@state.de.us
Questions may be directed to Jay Lynch at 302-255-9037.
Save the Date! Residents' Rights Pep Rally on October 1, 2008 1-3 pm at the Dover Sheraton. "3 Cheers for the Red, White and Blue and Residents Rights!" For more information contact Sandy Dole: sandyd@qualityage.net or 302-684-2755. This is a prelude to National Residents' Rights Week!
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
