Guide to Local Health and Human Services
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Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs Code: FT-4950 Programs that investigate and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing facilities, residential care homes, assisted living facilities and other supervised living facilities for older adults. The program also promotes policies and practices that improve the quality of life, health, safety, welfare and rights of residents; monitors laws, regulations and policies that affect those who live in long-term care facilities; provides the public with information about long-term care options; and promotes the development of consumer organizations concerned about long-term care. Under the federal Older Americans Act, every state is required to have an Ombudsman Program that addresses complaints and advocates for improvements in the long term care system. See Also: Adult Residential Facility Complaints (DD-1500.0080) Nursing Facility Complaints (DD-1500.4280-600) Health Law (FT-3250) Patient Rights Assistance (FT-6200) Aging and Disability Resource Centers (LH-0350) Long Term Care Insurance (LH-3000.4500) Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling (LH-3500.4500) Long Term Care Options Counseling (LH-4600) Links: |
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