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The Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) works with nursing home and assisted living residents. They help answer resident concerns and complaints. The LTCO advocates for resident rights and their well-being.
Who is my Long-Term Care Ombudsman?
Lookup your local ombudsman: Ombudsman service map
Email: DHHS.LTCOmbudsman@nebraska.gov
Call: (800) 942-7830
What services are available?
- Education: Inform residents, families, facility staff, and others on a variety of issues related to aging, long-term care, and residents' rights.
- Information & Referral: Empower individuals to resolve concerns and complaints on their own behalf.
- Consultation: Make recommendations for protecting the rights of residents. Make recommendations to improve resident care and quality of life.
- Individual Advocacy: Facilitate the resolution of concerns and complaints. Protect the rights of residents.
- Systems Advocacy: Identify significant concerns and problematic trends. Advocate for systemic changes that will benefit current and future residents in long-term care facilities.
Guides & Other Resources
Toma de Decisiones Sustitutas
La toma de decisiones sustitutas es un término que describe situaciones en que alguien toma decisions a nombre de otra persona.
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