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Ohio State Ombudsman, Erin Pettegrew, Interviewed on a New Law Allowing Video Monitoring Devices in Residents’ Rooms

December 30, 2021

After hearing difficult testimony about how some nursing-home residents have been mistreated, neglected and abused, Ohio lawmakers approved legislation requiring nursing homes to allow families of residents to install video cameras in their rooms, as long as the residents and roommates approve.

Washington State Ombudsman, Patricia Hunter, Interviewed on the Impact that a Lack of Visitation Has on Residents

December 23, 2021

Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Patricia Hunter, was interviewed by the Seattle Times on visitors returning to long-term care facilities.

Michigan State Ombudsman, Salli Pung, Joins the Michigan Nursing Home Workforce Stabilization Council

December 14, 2021

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order establishing the Michigan Nursing Home Workforce Stabilization Council (NHWSC). Their goal will be to identify review, develop, and recommend policies, administrative actions, legislative changes, and other approaches to support high-quality nursing home care.

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