Article Publication Date:
7/1/2009
Summary:
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a consumer advocacy program established by the Older Americans Act that aims to improve the quality of care for residents in LTC settings by investigating and resolving complaints made by, or on behalf of, such residents. This report provides an overview of the program, including its legislative history, administrative function, and FY2008 funding amounts by source.
Topics:
Long Term Services and Supports
Populations:
Aging/Older Adults
Sources:
Congressional Research Service
Programs/Initiatives:
Older Americans Act (OAA)
States:
Keywords:
Long-Term Care
authorization; funding; staffing; resident complaints; program evaluation; long-term care facilities
Contact
Kirsten J. Colello
Congressional Research Service
kcolello@crs.loc.gov
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52790