Rep. Fierro appointed to Long Term Care panel
STATE HOUSE – Rep. Chris Fierro has been appointed to the state’s Long Term Care Coordinating Council by House Speaker William J. Murphy.
The Long Term Care Coordinating Council develops and coordinates state policy concerning all forms of long-term health care for the elderly and adults with chronic disabilities and illnesses, ranging from at-home and community-based care and respite care through intensive nursing care to long-term hospital care. The council examines and makes recommendations on standards of care, personnel training, enforcement of regulations, access and eligibility and funding for long-term care in the state.
Representative Fierro, a freshman Democrat who represents District 51 in Woonsocket, is slated to serve a two-year term on the 37-member panel, which is chaired by Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts.
“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work on issues that have a very significant effect on most of us at some point in our lives. With a greater percentage of Americans moving toward their senior years, the demand for long-term care is increasing more rapidly than ever. Funding it and making sure that patients are getting high-quality care as the demand grows is going to take creativity, hard work and smart policies. I’m grateful for the chance to be part of a group that continually works to make the system work better for the people who need it,” said Representative Fierro. “I’m looking forward to the chance to help improve the lives of seniors not only in Woonsocket, but all across Rhode Island.”
