September 2022 KY State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program E-Newsletter

Advocates Prepare for Residents’ Rights Education Campaign!

LTC Ombudsmen of the Bluegrass met recently to refresh their knowledge of residents’ rights.

Understanding residents’ rights is essential as the Ombudsman program is responsible for sharing information about residents’ rights and empowering residents to exercise those rights.

Ombudsmen reviewed the importance of residents’ rights and how to support residents in exercising their rights at an ombudsman meeting in Lexington.

The Ombudsman program can play an important role in helping people restore their sense of self and regain their personal power and voice.

Read the entire e-newsletter here.