Ombudsman Program
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Program
Advocating for the Rights of
Residents of Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, and Residential Care
Facilities
Ombudsman (Om budz men): from a Swedish word
meaning "Representative of the People" An official who investigates
citizens complaints.
The ombudsman program serves resident in Oklahoma, living in
nursing homes, assisted living, and residential care homes. An
ombudsman helps improve the quality of life and the quality of care
available to the residents.
The long-term care ombudsman is a person who receives complaints
from residents of long-term care facilities, their friends,
relatives or agencies. The LTC Ombudsman attempts to resolve those
complaintes within the facility. The ombudsman has the authority to
explore problems and recommend corrective action.
Nature of the Program
The ombudsman program is supported by local volunteers committed to
improving and enriching the lives of institutionalized older
persons. The Area Agency on Aging provides local supervision and
support for the volunteers and additional support is provided by
State Ombudsman Program staff.
If you want to check complaint experience on a facility or if
you think you need an ombudsmans help, contact the LTC Ombudsman
Supervisor for the area in which the facility is located.
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