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  • October is
    Residents' Rights Month

    The 2024 Residents’ Rights Month theme is "The Power of My Voice" Find resources, activity ideas, and more to highlight residents' rights during October.

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  • DEIA Ombudsman
    Self-Assessment

    This checklist introduces DEIA terminology to Ombudsman program operations and activities, and assists in identifying areas for growth in ensuring equitable and inclusive services.

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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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  • 2023 NORS Data Tables
    Now Available

    The 2023 NORS data tables are now available on the NORC website.

    View the NORS data tables

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News and Press

Tennessee State Ombudsman, Teresa Teeple, Interviewed for a Podcast Episode on A Day in the Life of a State Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Posted: September 5th, 2024

Michigan State Ombudsman, Salli Pung, Interviewed on Facility Closures

Posted: September 5th, 2024

Texas Ombudsmen, Patty Ducayet and Greg Shelley, Interviewed on Emergency Power Supplies

Posted: July 15th, 2024

DC State Ombudsman, Mark Miller, and Rhode Island State Ombudsman, Kathy Heren Contribute to a Story on Minimum Staffing Levels

Posted: July 12th, 2024

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Resource Center Updates

End of Grant Year Wrap-Up

Posted: October 10th, 2024

Materials Available from Mental Health 101, Suicide Prevention & De-Escalation Strategies

Posted: September 18th, 2024

Two New Voting Resources for Ombudsman Program and Long-Term Care Residents

Posted: September 2nd, 2024

New Weekly Technical Assistance (TA) Tips on Social Media

Posted: July 31st, 2024

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