Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: Advocacy Services for Long-Term Care Residents
The federal Older Americans Act requires every state to have an Ombudsman program that addresses complaints and advocates for improvements.
September 2023 - Ombuds Committee
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Legislative Action Taskforce Looks to Advance the Ombuds Profession
The proposed Organizational Ombuds Practices and Procedures Act aims to reinforce the Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics by the International Ombuds Association and further establish the duties,…
Long-Term Care Ombudsmen Are Needed More Than Ever
Staffing shortages in nursing facilities are at an all-time high, resulting in a decline in the quality of care and the safety of the residents they serve.