LTC Ombudsman Program

06/29/2015

http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2015/5/21/dph-fines-12-california-hospitals-750k-for-adverse-events

Yesterday, the California Department of Public Health fined 12 hospitals a total of $775,000 for various adverse events, several of which led to patient deaths. The fines ranged from $50,000 to $100,000. San Francisco Chronicle et al.

06/29/2015

Great news !
http://www.californiahealthline.org/capitol-desk/2015/6/california-mental-health-waiver-approved

Integration of physical and mental health in the Medi-Cal program got a boost from federal approval of a five-year extension of the specialty mental health services waiver.

03/25/2015

https://www.facebook.com/NPR/posts/10153342776946756

Only about half of Medicare patients are told of the diagnosis by their doctor, a study finds. That compares to 90 percent of patients diagnosed with cancer.

03/18/2015

Longterm care leaders firmly applauded members of the U.S. House on Tuesday for unanimously passing a bill that would put tighter control over the designation of observation status for hospital patients.

11/21/2014

Amazing story of 2 wonderful people going above and beyond.

When an assisted living home closed in California, many residents were still there with nowhere to go. But a cook and a janitor stayed, without pay, and took care of them.

09/05/2013

Few medical students receive extensive classroom training about Alzheimer’s disease or have much experience with someone diagnosed with...

05/15/2013

Where To Get Help Contact information for Adult Protective Services Contact information for the Ombudsman's office Warning Signs Of Elder Abuse Aging And Abuse Series Part 1: Elderly Co

05/15/2013

Where To Get Help Contact information for Adult Protective Services Contact information for the Ombudsman's office Warning Signs Of Elder Abuse Aging And Abuse Series Part 1: Elde

04/18/2013

Collecting applications for volunteers. we will be conducting a training in the Desert area in June. Anyone interested Please contact our office.