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Utah State Ombudsman, Alianne Sipes, Interviewed on Mental Health Needs in Nursing Homes

March 24, 2026

Utah nursing homes are struggling to meet residents’ mental health needs, with investigations revealing multiple cases since 2019 where individuals showing suicidal behavior or severe distress did not receive adequate care.

New Jersey Ombudsmen and Residents Testified Before a State Senate Committee on Poor Living Conditions

March 16, 2026

New Jersey long-term care Ombudsmen and residents of several New Jersey nursing homes testified before a state Senate committee about poor and sometimes degrading living conditions, including bad food, unsanitary environments, broken equipment, and long delays in care.

UT SLTCO Discusses the Ombudsman Program and Resident Advocacy

February 19, 2026

UT State Ombudsman Alianne Sipes sits down for a Q&A on the Ombudsman program and their work advocating for residents.

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