Tennessee State Ombudsman, Teresa Teeple, Interviewed for a Podcast Episode on A Day in the Life of a State Long-Term Care Ombudsman

September 05, 2024

In this episode of Resolutions, an ABA podcast, Aaron Gothelf interviews Tennessee State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Teresa Teeple, to discuss a day in the life of a State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

Topics include: What is a long-term care ombudsman? What types of disputes do they typically handle? The Older Americans Act and its impact on long-term care. The fear many long-term care residents have of retaliation and how ombudsmen deal with retaliation fears. Why being a long-term care ombudsman is one of the most rewarding careers a person can have.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/4cTvIaE 

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