The resolution proposes an appropriation of $100,000 to the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. This funding is intended to support the state's long-term care ombudsman program, which is mandated by the federal Older Americans Act. The program is responsible for addressing complaints, protecting resident rights, and advocating for improvements in the long-term care system for elders and individuals with disabilities. The Rhode Island Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman operates independently and assists residents in licensed nursing facilities and assisted living residences.

The resolution acknowledges the increasing workload faced by the Rhode Island Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, noting a significant rise in complaints received in recent years, particularly regarding issues of abuse, neglect, and care quality. The appropriation aims to ensure that the Ombudsman Program can continue to effectively advocate for the rights and well-being of long-term care residents in the state.