by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 1, 2015 | Aging, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Our last article focused on the availability of Ombudsman services to empower and assist residents in identifying and exercising their rights in long-term care settings. Ombudsman services are federally mandated, however the Pennsylvania Department of Aging has taken...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 1, 2015 | Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Two weeks ago, we introduced the concept of Residents’ Rights for individuals who receive long-term care services. Throughout the Commonwealth of PA, Ombudsman services are available to provide support related to these rights for individuals who are receiving care in...