infoNursing Home Ombudsmen NeededOmbudsmen Are Advocates for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities The County of San Diego Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking for volunteers to help safeguard the rights of residents in nursing homes and board and care facilities. A free training for volunteer ombudsmen will be held in March. “Being an ombudsman is a rewarding and fulfilling volunteer activity,” said Pam Smith, Director, Aging & Independence Services. “Without ombudsmen, residents of long-term care facilities might have no one to speak for them. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community.” Ombudsman volunteers advocate for the quality of life and quality of care for long-term care residents. They also maintain a regular presence in more than 675 skilled nursing facilities and residential care facilities for the elderly in San Diego County. Volunteers must successfully complete a 40-hour training course, 10 hours of fieldwork and be available five hours per week to be recommended for state certification as a Long-Term Care Ombudsman. To register for the orientation and training or to obtain additional information, call (858) 560-2507 or (800) 640-4661. |
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