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Editorial

The United States Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: understanding the real-life circumstances underlying resident complaint data

Pages 619-622 | Published online: 09 Jan 2014

References

  • 42 USC 3058g. Older Americans Act: State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. (2000).
  • Institute of Medicine. Real People, Real Problems: An Evaluation of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs of the Older Americans Act. Harris-Wehling J, Feasley JC, Estes CL (Eds). National Academy Press, DC, USA (1995).
  • Administration on Aging. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Report FY 2004. Department of Health and Human Services, DC, USA (2005).
  • Frank B. Ombudsman Best Practices: Supporting Culture Change to Promote Individualized Care in Nursing Homes. National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center, DC, USA (2000).

Websites

  • US Administration on Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program www.aoa.gov/prof/aoaprog/elder_rights/LTCombudsman/ltc_ombudsman.asp
  • US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting Program www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety. htm#databases
  • National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center www.ltcombudsman.org

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