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  • New Online
    Training Curriculum

    This on-demand education platform is a learning center for the Initial Certification Training Curriculum for Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs.

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  • Infographic for Long-Term Care
    Ombudsman Program Promotion

    View an overview of the Ombudsman program and the impact they have around the nation. This infographic can be used for volunteer recruitment or program promotion.

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  • 2024 NORS Data Tables
    Now Available

    The 2024 NORS data tables are now available on the NORC website.

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News and Press

New Jersey State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Laurie Brewer, Featured in a News Interview on State Nursing Homes

Posted: December 16th, 2025

Minnesota State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Interviewed on No Touch Policies

Posted: December 3rd, 2025

Washington State Ombudsman, Patricia Hunter, Wrote an Op-Ed that calls on Congress

Posted: September 4th, 2025

New Jersey State Ombudsman, Laurie Brewer, Interviewed on the Need to Increase the State's Personal Needs Allowance

Posted: July 17th, 2025

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Resource Center Updates

Updated Emergency Preparedness Resources

Posted: January 15th, 2026

Updated Fact Sheets on Collaborating with Legal Assistance Developers and Protection and Advocacy Agencies

Posted: January 15th, 2026

End of Year Wrap-Up 2025

Posted: January 13th, 2026

New NORC Notables and Technical Assistance (TA) Tips on Social Media

Posted: December 31st, 2025

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