UT SLTCO Discusses the Ombudsman Program and Resident Advocacy

February 19, 2026

Alianne Sipes, the Utah State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, sat down for a Q&A discussion to describe the work the Ombudsman program does on behalf of long-term care residents. Additionally, Alianne discussed the differences between the Ombudsman's role as an advocate and how that role differs from regulatory agencies like Adult Protective Services and licensing.

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