Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
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The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is an advocacy service that protects the rights and well-being of residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities by investigating and resolving complaints about their care and treatment.
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
advocacy program
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long-term care advocacy service ⓘ resident rights protection program ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect
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ensure residents receive appropriate care ⓘ prevent abuse in long-term care facilities ⓘ prevent exploitation of residents ⓘ prevent neglect in long-term care facilities ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
complaint investigation
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complaint resolution ⓘ quality of care in long-term care facilities ⓘ quality of life in long-term care facilities ⓘ resident rights ⓘ |
| goal |
improve care practices in long-term care facilities
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increase awareness of resident rights among residents and families ⓘ reduce unresolved complaints in long-term care facilities ⓘ strengthen enforcement of resident rights ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
investigate complaints about long-term care services
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promote well-being of residents in long-term care facilities ⓘ protect rights of residents in long-term care facilities ⓘ resolve complaints about care and treatment in long-term care facilities ⓘ |
| method |
advocating with outside agencies when necessary
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investigating complaints ⓘ reviewing care and treatment concerns ⓘ visiting residents in facilities ⓘ working with facility staff to resolve issues ⓘ |
| operatesIn |
assisted living facilities
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board and care homes ⓘ nursing homes ⓘ other long-term care settings ⓘ |
| providesService |
advocacy on behalf of residents
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assistance in filing complaints ⓘ information to residents about their rights ⓘ mediation between residents and facility staff ⓘ referrals to other agencies when needed ⓘ |
| servesPopulation |
residents of assisted living facilities
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residents of board and care homes ⓘ residents of nursing homes ⓘ residents of other long-term care facilities ⓘ |
| supports |
resident autonomy
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resident choice in care decisions ⓘ resident participation in care planning ⓘ |
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