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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: Long Term Care Options Counseling (LH-4600) Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling (LH-3500.4500) Long Term Care Insurance (LH-3000.4500) Aging and Disability Resource Centers (LH-0350) Patient Rights Assistance (FT-6200) Health Law (FT-3250) Nursing Facility Complaints (DD-1500.4280-600) Adult Residential Facility Complaints (DD-1500.0080) Links: |