Tag: rights

Share Compassion: Volunteer

In a few hours a month, you can make a significant difference in the lives of nursing home residents by listening, connecting, and sharing information with them about their rights.  Apply now to join training beginning on Saturday, April 23.  Contact Linda for more information. Assist ombudsman professionals in resolving complex problems in long-term care…

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Are You Building a Family Council?

Family Councils are an effective way to address issues in nursing homes that are important to residents and families.  Federal law protects the right to form a council and to run it independently of the facility.  Regulations require the facility to give weight and consideration to all family council recommendations.  The facility must provide families…

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