PPT-The Who, What, Where, Why, and How of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

What is NORC Funded by the Administration on AgingAdministration for Community Living grant Operated by the National Consumer Voice for Quality LongTerm Care Consumer Voice in cooperation with the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities NASUAD. History and Responsibilities. under the. Older Americans Act and . California Law. Sara S. Hunt, Consultant. Adapted from a presentation of the . National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center. May 2007. Indian Country. Louise Ryan, Ombudsman Program Specialist, . Office of LTC Ombudsman Programs, ACL/AoA. C. . Ruthie . Albert-. Tulene. , Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Overview. Overview. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Advocating for Residents and Systemic Change. Bonnie Sloma, Senior Vice President, People Inc.. Lindsay Heckler, Staff Attorney/Legal . Liaison . Region 15 LTCOP, LSED. Ombudsman Program Mission. To protect the health, safety, welfare, and human and civil rights of people living in nursing homes and adult care facilities* by serving as an advocate and resource for those persons. What You Need to Know. Prevalence of Elder Abuse. According to US Department of Justice:. Approximately 1 in 10 elders abused each year. . Studies indicate the number may be higher in nursing homes and also for those who have a cognitive disability;. National Content Series. AHRQ Pub. No. . 16(17)-0003-12-EF. March 2017. AHRQ SAFETY PROGRAM FOR LONG-TERM CARE: HAIs/CAUTI. Upon completion of this webinar participants will be able to— . Explain best practices of indwelling urinary catheter care; . Many facility-initiated discharges can be resolved successfully.. You have rights. Become informed and act. . Why Is This Topic Important? . Discharges. *. that violate residents’ rights can be unsafe, harmful, and traumatic. They can result in:. What You Need to Know. Prevalence of Elder Abuse. According to US Department of Justice:. Approximately 1 in 10 elders abused each year. . Studies indicate the number may be higher in nursing homes and also for those who have a cognitive disability;. Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and Misappropriation of Property in Nursing Homes What You Need to Know Prevalence of Elder Abuse According to US Department of Justice: Approximately 1 in 10 elders abused each year.  Lori Smetanka, JD. Director, National LTC Ombudsman Resource Center. National Disability Rights Network. P&A/CAP Conference. June 2, 2014. Ombudsman Resource Center. Funded by the Administration for Community Living/Administration on Aging. �� Program 3490 Belle Chase Way, SuiteLansing, MI 48911 866 - 485 - 9393 ▪ mltco.org Michigan Elder Justice Initiative (517) 827 is a health policy consultant. This brief is drawn from his paper, Long-Term Care Financing:, which is available in its entirety on NASI Long-Term . Care Ombudsman. March 9, 2022. Advocacy, Empowerment, and Education, for Minnesotans receiving long-term care services and supports.. Office Of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care . Program . Update. The Basics. Disclaimer. The National Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC) is a project of the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, operated by the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice). . NSLTCO Orientation. Overview of Webinar. Ethics for LTCO. Ethics and Program Management. Discussion: Ethical Dilemmas . Question and Answer . Closing. Review of available resources. What is ethics?. A set of moral principles.