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D.C. State Ombudsman, Mark Miller, Spoke About the Ill Effects of Social Isolation and the Unnecessary Delay for Opening Visitation in Nursing Homes

May 14, 2021

D.C. State Ombudsman, Mark Miller, spoke about the ill effects of social isolation and about the unnecessary delay for opening up visitation at DC nursing homes, in this Washington City Paper article entitled: DC Health Finally Lifts Restrictions on Long Term Care Facilities. They Could Have Done That Weeks Ago.

Virginia State Ombudsman, Joani Latimer, discussed the state of nursing homes with the Virginia Poverty Law Center

April 26, 2021

Virginia State Ombudsman, Joani Latimer, participated in a Coffee Chat with Virginia Poverty Law Center on the state of nursing homes in Virginia and the solutions that can improve them.

Ombudsman Programs Celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Week 2021

April 24, 2021

The theme for the National Volunteer Week, April 18-24, 2021, was Shining a Light on the People and Causes That Inspire Us to Serve. The Long-term care Ombudsman program could not be its best without the volunteers who help carry out the mission of advocating for long-term care residents.

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