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July 16, 2021
Ohio Ombudsman program representative, Bob Vines, provides a message to facility providers regarding updates and changes to the regional Ombudsman program. Vines said that one of the primary goals is making regular in-person visits in response to many complaints, hiring a full-time Ombudsman volunteer coordinator position, and hiring a helpline Ombudsman.
July 12, 2021
Beverley Laubert, Ohio State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, was interviewed by The Columbus Dispatch regarding Medicaid funding, nursing home reimbursement rates, and funding for nursing home staff. Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Medicaid cost gap widened and the need for financial resources in reimbursement rates and staffing wages increased drastically.
July 07, 2021
Ohio Ombudsman program representative, Robert Vines, was quoted in an article discussing the signs of abuse of residents. Vines also discussed their procedure for investigation of abuse cases.