Resources for Nursing Home Councils

Who can be an advisor?

Social workers, activity directors, any staff member who would be a good fit in this position. Minnesota law states that every nursing home must offer the services of one of their staff to serve in an advisory capacity to resident and family councils (Minn. State Statute §144.651, Subd. 27). However, the council can also choose that they do not want the presence of a staff member or advisor during their meetings. Advisors can assist councils in many ways including:

• Taking meeting minutes for Resident Councils

• Notifying Council members when and where meetings will be held

• Reserving space, ordering snacks or beverages

• Contacting guest speakers

• Communicating concerns to administration as requested by the Council

I’m the advisor of a council -- Now what do I do?

Effective advisors function as coaches to their resident and family councils, inspiring them to establish and act upon their own mission. You can help educate the council on self-governance, and supporting their voice when advocating their needs to staff and administration. Please feel free to call the ElderCare Rights Alliance for support, feedback or direction at 952.854.7304 or 800.893.4055.

How the ElderCare Rights Alliance can help?

Think of the council education team as your resource! A staff member from the ElderCare Rights Alliance can help you solidify your role with the council, and guide you through all processes of council meetings, and council affairs. The ElderCare Rights Alliance offers workshops to advisors to help them fully understand their role with the council, as well as their responsibilities to the council.

Call: 952.854.7304 or 800.893.4055 for more information.

The Resource to Effective Nursing Home Councils:

"The Resource to Effective Nursing Home Councils” For nursing home residents and their family members. This popular resource has been sold to many facilities, organizations, and ombudsman offices throughout the United States. Canada and Europe. It includes tips, tools, and information on how to create, promote, and  build effective resident and family councils. It is a total of 164 pages and a “must have” nursing home residents and their family members who have a council or who are trying to form a council. 

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For further information or questions please contact us or call 1-800-893-4055