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Video of the Kansas State Ombudsman, Camille Russell, Testifying to the House Health and Human Services Committee

January 18, 2022

Video of the Kansas State Ombudsman, Camille Russell, Testifying to the House Health and Human Services Committee

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.

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