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Comments from Vermont Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Sean Londergan, on Attempt of Private Ownership on Nursing Home Facilities

July 23, 2021

Vermont’s State’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Sean Londergan, shares own position in deciding whether a private applicant in ownership of nursing home business is rejectable. Sean Londergan is quoted in McKnight’s Long-Term Care News on his stance.

Kansas State Ombudsman, Camille Russell, is Interviewed on Nursing Home Visitation Changes During COVID-19

July 20, 2021

Camille Russell, Kansas State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, was interviewed by AP News on advocating for resident’s rights and visitation changes during COVID-19. Investigating officials are calling the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to limit visitation in homes that are not open due to the Delta variant, believing it will cause new facility lockdowns.

Video Message from Ohio Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Bob Vines, to Long-Term Care Providers

July 16, 2021

Ohio Ombudsman program representative, Bob Vines, provides a message to facility providers regarding updates and changes to the regional Ombudsman program. Vines said that one of the primary goals is making regular in-person visits in response to many complaints, hiring a full-time Ombudsman volunteer coordinator position, and hiring a helpline Ombudsman.

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