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Ombudsman Reports and Articles
WHAT ABOUT ME? The Impaired Resident’s Right to Be Heard
by Suzanne Messenger, Esq., LAWV Ombudsman Program
When a resident has a Medical Power of Attorney, or a Living Will, or a Guardian, some people then exclude the resident from the decision-making process. But if a resident “can understand the situation and express a preference" then she should be part of the decision. Learn more in this article from the WV Senior Legal Aid newsletter.
http://www.seniorlegalaid.org/readnewsletter.cfm?w=103&pid=8
Ask an Ombudsman: Powers of Attorney - Who's in Charge?
by Suzanne Messenger, Esq., LAWV Ombudsman Program
Article emphasizing that a person who signs a Medical Power of Attorney or other 'advance directive' does not give up or lose the ability to continue making her own decisions.
http://www.seniorlegalaid.org/readnewsletter.cfm?w=200&pid=16
A Year In the Life of the Ombudsman
by Roy Herzbach, Director WV Long-term Care Ombudsman Program
A review of areas of concern in long term care facilities most commonly encountered by Legal Aid of West Virginia Long Term Care Ombudsmen
http://www.seniorlegalaid.org/readnewsletter.cfm?w=263&pid=22
Ask an Ombudsman: No personal financial liability for family member in nursing home.
by Suzanne Messenger, Esq., LAWV Ombudsman Program
http://www.seniorlegalaid.org/readnewsletter.cfm?w=250&pid=21
A Resident's Guide to Solving Problems in the Nursing Home
by Roy Herzbach, Director WV Long-term Care Ombudsman Program
http://www.seniorlegalaid.org/readnewsletter.cfm?w=220&pid=18
The New Assisted Living Rule: What Every Resident Should Know
by Suzanne E. Messenger, Esq., LAWV Ombudsman Program
A 2003 West Virginia regulation established specific standards and procedures to provide for the health, safety, and protection of the rights and dignity of people who live in assisted living residences.
http://www.seniorlegalaid.org/readnewsletter.cfm?w=219&pid=18
Long Term Care Best Practices: Get Alzheimer's Residents out into the Sunshine
by Kirsten Nelson, LAWV Ombudsman Program
Sunlight can help to rectify irregular sleeping patterns, combat agitation, depression, and seasonal affective disorder, and can fight osteoporosis.
http://www.seniorlegalaid.org/readnewsletter.cfm?w=188&pid=15
Ask the Ombudsman: Can family member tell nursing home to put up rails around Mom's bed?
by Suzanne Messenger, Esq., LAWV Ombudsman Program
http://www.seniorlegalaid.org/readnewsletter.cfm?w=227&pid=19
Long-term Care Best Practices: Creative Practices in West Virginia
by Kirsten Nelson, LAWV Ombudsman Program
(1) Facility provides pamphlet with tips for understanding the elderly and for making their visits to the facility more enjoyable; (2) facility administrator's daily morning walking rounds to improve care.
http://www.seniorlegalaid.org/readnewsletter.cfm?w=229&pid=19
Ask the Ombudsman: Nursing home resident's friend may be using her checks for himself.
by Suzanne Messenger, Esq., LAWV Ombudsman Program
http://www.seniorlegalaid.org/readnewsletter.cfm?w=145&pid=12
Long-term Care Best Practices: Preventing Dehydration in LTC Residents
by Kirsten Nelson, LAWV Ombudsman Program
http://www.seniorlegalaid.org/readnewsletter.cfm?w=146&pid=12
Long-term Care Best Practices: Assessment of Agitation in Nursing Home Residents
by Kirsten Nelson, LAWV Ombudsman Program
http://www.seniorlegalaid.org/readnewsletter.cfm?w=178&pid=14
Long-term Care Best Practices: Hopemont Hospital Implements a "No Lift" Policy: Use of lifting devices to avoid injury to residents and staff members.
by Kirsten Nelson, LAWV Ombudsman Program
http://www.seniorlegalaid.org/readnewsletter.cfm?w=133&pid=11
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