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Ombuddies.org
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Welcome!
This is the "unofficial" website for the Harris County Long Term Care Volunteer Ombudsmen
Under the federal Older Americans Act, every state is required to have an Ombudsman
program that addresses complaints and advocates for improvements to the long term care system. An Ombudsman can assist
you with finding a facility, what to do to get quality care and assist with complaints.
Did you know.......
To
become a Nurse Aid to work in a nursing home requires 75 hours of training  To become a Dog Groomer requires 480 hours of training
Evaluation of Personal Attendant Training Programs in Texas The data is old, but the problems are very current |
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Nursing Home Licensure Handbook
Have you ever wondered what the duties and responsibilites of a nursing home are? Here
is the link to the Licensure and Certification Handbook from Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. These
rules are to protect the residents and family from misinformation and intimidation.
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49% of nursing homes in Harris County that accept Medicare are rated "Below Average"
or "Much Below Average" by Medicare.gov
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This site is dedicated to resources that are available to improve the quality of life for
residents of long term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, retirement centers, or group homes. The information presented here is specifically
for residents of Harris County, Texas. As information for other locations becomes available, it will also be posted.
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The Silver Eagles and Project: Old Faithful
A Silver Eagle is generally someone over 65 who has problems with access to a ballot because of
transportation, impairments or lack of information such as how to register to vote or when and where to vote.
"Project: Old Faithful" will focus on educating these Silver Eagles, their families, and facility staff in how they can cast
a ballot.
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