WHAT IS AN OMBUDSMAN? Our office represents 32 Long Term Care Facilities stretching over 8 counties. Simply, we are resident advocates! Of course, as you can imagine, it’s hard to keep up with everyone. That’s where you come into play!We are in desperate need of volunteers to help maintain better communication so that the long-term care community can thrive. Would it surprise you that some surveys project as many as 70% of these residents do not get a visitor throughout the year? Long Term Care Facilities are valuable resources to our community, but there also needs to be a voice to stand for resident rights. Will you be that voice?FREE Training begins September 14th through 15th from 9am-4pm located at: LTCA of Enid Area Agency on Aging 202 W. Broadway, Suite A., Enid, Oklahoma This training will cover senior issues, residents’ rights, nursing home laws, and advocacy methods to help mediate and rectify issues for residents. Interested individuals are urged to attend this training without any obligation.Upon the conclusion of your 2-day training you will soon become an Ombudsman Volunteer, much to the aide of our community. We look forward to meeting you.Individuals interested in attending the FREE 2-day Ombudsman Volunteer Training are asked to call Melanie Milacek or Allen Tillman, Ombudsman Supervisors at (580) 237-2236.
