Part supervisor, part enforcer, part friend, nursing home ombudsmen commonly play an important role in the well-being of nursing home patients. Generally run as non-profit groups, nursing home ombudsmen help ensure patients rights are protected and resolve issues–big and small– as they arise. Kentucky.com had a heart-warming story about, Nursing Home Ombudsmen Agency of the… Continue Reading
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How can nursing home ombudsmen help with problems encountered in a long-term care facility?
Posted in Frequently Asked Questions"How can nursing home ombudsmen help with problems encountered in a long-term care facility?" -Carol, Beachwood, Ohio Every state is required to have a long-term care ombudsmen program as set forth by the Federal Older Americans Act. In the long-term care setting, ombudsmen act as patient advocates to help families find facilities that meet resident… Continue Reading