Category Archives: FAQ

Defining “End of Life” for the Purposes of Visitation during COVID19

This an approved definition from the Kentucky Inspector General, Adam Mather Defining “End of Life” for the Purposes of Visitation during COVID19 In the CMS Memo from 3-13-2020, facilities nationwide were advised they should “restrict visitation from all visitors and non-essential health care personnel” except in certain cases, such as “end-of-life.”  Governor Andy Beshear has […]

Coronavirus and Long Term Care

Hello Friends, As we continue to learn more about Coronavirus or COVID-19, I wanted to reach out to residents, families, ombudsmen, volunteers and friends. This special edition email contains links and information you may find helpful. The CDC strategies in the article below prompted several comments and questions from ombudsmen. For example: From an ombudsman […]

What is an Ombudsman?

Ombudsmen advocate for residents of long-term care facilities at no charge to residents or families. They will make 5,000 trips to long-term care facilities this year. Their job is to protect the special legal rights of residents. identify, investigate, and resolve residents’ problems and concerns empower residents to make informed choices. work to enact laws […]