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Nursing HomesAssisted Living/Board & Care Home and Community Based ServicesMay 22, 2023
The Maine State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Brenda Gallant, was quoted on the need to look at current RCF regulations as resident care isn't growing as quickly as the facilities require in order to meet resident needs.
May 18, 2023
The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing on May 18th entitled "Residents at Risk: The Strained Nursing Home Inspection System and the Need to Improve Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability." Among the witnesses was Leah McMahon, M.A., Colorado State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Learn more and watch the recording.
May 09, 2023
The Connecticut State Ombudsman, Mairead Painter, was quoted in an article discussing her concerns about resident abuse being underreported, whether the reason for that is fear of retaliation, fear of not being believed, or something else.