Specialized Information for:
Nursing HomesAssisted Living/Board & Care Home and Community Based Services
March 11, 2021
This video from Connecticut was made with the help of E-Board members in support of S.B 973, a bill moving forward in Connecticut that would give residents and family members the right to be heard on policy and regulatory changes that impact their lives.
February 17, 2021
Michigan State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Salli Pung, was interviewed by the Bridge Michigan on nursing home visitation during COVID-19. Salli discussed how there are instances where residents are near end-of-life and visitation is clearly allowed, but nursing homes are still not allowing visitation.
February 05, 2021
New Jersey State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Laurie Facciarossa Brewer, was interviewed for an article in the state’s largest newspaper, the Star Ledger, that explored the devastating impact of COVID-19 and social isolation on nursing home residents in New Jersey.