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Volunteer Appreciation Calendar week
The theme for the April 17-23, 2022 National Volunteer Week is Shining a Lite on the People and Causes That Inspire Us to Serve.The LTCOP could not be its best without the volunteers who help acquit out the mission of advocating for long-term care residents.
In federal fiscal year 2020, staff and volunteers:
- Worked to resolve 153,324complaints initiated past residents, their families, and other concerned individuals;
- Provided381,724 instances of information and assistance to individuals;
- Conducted 191,214 visits and 39,984 long-term care facilities received at least i visit.
- Conducted ii,121 training sessions in facilities on such topics as resident rights;
- Provided 261,989 instances of information and assistance to LTC facility managers and staff; and
- Participated in 10,737 resident council and ane,208family unit council meetings.
Give thanks your volunteers and recognize their work publicly by sending NORC brief messages of appreciation for their defended advocacy (eastward.grand., examples of their advancement, years of service, photos). We will mail service your message on our website and highlight the submissions on social media. Email your submissions to ombudcenter@theconsumervoice.org.
2022 National Volunteer Appreciation Calendar week
2022 National Volunteer Appreciation Week
District of Columbia
The D.C. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program shared a video of their volunteers.
Florida
The Florida Ombudsman program shared pictures and videos of volunteer appreciation from unlike districts around the state. Watch videos from the West, East, and N Regions.
Idaho
The Southwest Idaho Expanse Agency on Aging in Meridian, ID spotlighted one of their LTCO Assistants - Judy D. in a video. The video was posted on the Agency's Facebook page.
Mary Bringman, Volunteer Coordinator said, "Both of our volunteers are amazing! Judy and Maylene. The are very caring and continue show empathy for our residents in the Treasure Valley. They hands converse with the residents. They are wonderful advocates and pay attention to details that surround their role. They have great advice skills with the residents as well as the administrators. They go on to printing frontwards amongst all the changes during the COVID crisis. Our bureau is very blest to have them!"
Indiana
A message from Esther Ransom Meeks, Social Media Coordinator, Indiana State Long-Term Intendance Ombudsman Program. "We have some incredible volunteers here in Indiana, including a whole squad in Surface area 3, serving residents in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley counties. They provide friendly visits to our residents, keep an eye out for things of business concern inside facilities, and do pajama drives for residents in their communities. We are also excited to accept ii newly-trained volunteers, Debbie Bouche and Pam Rogalski, over in Valparaiso who are going to be helping united states with consumer education."
Maryland
To the Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programme Volunteers and to Ombudsman Program Volunteers across the country:
Cheers for donating your fourth dimension to the Ombudsman Program. Your advocacy for residents in long-term care facilities is very important and appreciated. We could not do this advancement work without you!
From Stevanne Ellis, Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Minnesota
The Minnesota Long-Term Intendance Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) historic their Certified Ombudsman Volunteers (COV) this year with a Virtual Volunteer Appreciation Go Together. During our online celebration Ombudsman and staff members surprised our COVs by popping into the get together. They shared with the COVs what they appreciated well-nigh almost them and provide keen tips to help our COVs promote the mission of the MN LTCOP. Ombudsmen who attended the event included our Country Ombudsman Cheryl Hennen and 21 other Ombudsmen. As a token of our appreciation volunteers received an artistic wooden puzzle in the mail with a note saying "Y'all are an essential piece of the puzzle in bringing meaningful change to the lives of the residents we serve". Ombudsman volunteers were too recognized with a special highlight section in our monthly Ombuzz newsletter.
Missouri
Ohio
The Ohio Ombudsman program issued a printing release for National Volunteer Appreciation Week. Volunteers will likewise be receiving a branded 'padfolio' and the programme will be recognizing their service at the next statewide continuing education event.
Texas
A Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman plan shared this Facebook post to thank their volunteers.
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2021 National Volunteer Appreciation Week
2021 National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Alaska
The Office of the Alaska State Long-Term Intendance Ombudsman handed out swag bags and cookies to volunteers. Since the program is in ane office for a large state and many of their volunteers couldn't join them, the goodies will be mailed to them. The program purchased the National Consumer Voice safety purse (PPE) at the kickoff of COVID and they fabricated a great starting point to add together to the swag bags that were handed out. This was likewise posted on the program's Facebook page world wide web.facebook.com/akoltco
California
This video was made for the valued volunteers at the San Francisco Long-Term Care Ombudsman Plan.
Delaware
Below is a give thanks you bulletin to volunteers from Delaware's Volunteer Services Administrator, William 1000. Gadola.
Beloved Ombuddie,
Behind every successfully system there is an extraordinary volunteer squad. Looking at you, I understand what volunteering is all near. You care so deeply, and you step upwards to support the things you believe in regardless.
We take not thanked you plenty, and desire to let you know that your dedication is essential to the piece of work that we practise. We cannot practise it without you lot. Nosotros would non desire to practise information technology without you lot. You bring ideas, positive energy and a beautiful intensity.
While others piece of work their way towards existence different, yous strive towards making a divergence. Your passion and energy are unparalleled, and I respect your spirit of volunteerism immensely. We are and then very grateful to have your aid, and for so many in whose lives you make a tangible divergence.
Give thanks y'all for being an inspiration to united states of america all.
Louisiana
In Louisiana, bookmarks were created and passed out to volunteers during a volunteer appreciation luncheon.
Maryland
This letter was sent to the local Volunteer Ombudsmen in Prince George's Canton, Maryland to bear witness the program's appreciation.
Baltimore County Ombudsman historic their volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Calendar week by recognizing them with a virtual certificate and a specially crafted poem. The program wanted to say thank yous to the volunteer for the cherished years of service and advancement. In this historic period and era, where time is precious, volunteers took time from their decorated lives to help out. Baltimore County Ombudsman Program is and then grateful for the volunteers' hard work.
Massachusetts
This volunteer appreciation video was created by Massachusetts Ombudsman Program Director, Julianna Santiago, of Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands.
Minnesota
The Minnesota long-term care Ombudsman program always recognizes National Volunteer Week with a special highlight section in the monthly Ombuzz newsletter. Earlier this year, certified long-term intendance Ombudsman volunteers were sent Ombudsman facemasks and a formal recognition outcome will be hosted once we are able to meet safely.
Ohio
The Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Intendance Ombudsman is proud and grateful to have 238 certified Ombudsman volunteers defended to improving the quality of care and life for Ohio's long-term intendance consumers. Despite the challenges faced in 2020, Ohio's Ombudsman volunteers collectively donated a full of seven,433 hours and reached nearly xvi,000 consumers and family members. These champions of change in their communities are making sure consumers are able to exercise choice in their daily lives and look excellence in their care. To recognize them, the Office created yard signs that will be delivered by regional ombudsmen. Volunteers will also be provided other tokens of appreciation during these visits.
South Carolina
These k signs from the South Carolina Long-Term Intendance Ombudsman Programme (LTCOP) are sparking conversations with neighbors besides as bringing smiles to the LTCOP volunteer representatives. Under normal circumstances, the South Carolina volunteers make weekly visits to their assigned facility. They aid to improve the quality of life for residents and bring near awareness of critical problems such every bit Residents' Rights. During COVID-nineteen, volunteers are taking dissimilar steps to reach out to residents, facilities, and families. In South Carolina volunteers have played a vital role in achieving the goal to stay continued to facilities to get updates and take been instrumental in the connection of residents and families via telephone calls. View pictures of the grand signs here, here, and here.
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2020 National Volunteer Appreciation Week
2020 National Volunteer Appreciation Week
The theme for the April 19-25, 2020 National Volunteer Week isGloat Service.
Alaska
The Alaska Long-Term Intendance Ombudsman Office shared this Facebook post and emailed the same photograph to volunteers with a annotation of thanks.
Michigan
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Ombudsman program celebrates its volunteers remotely. Shelby Coolbaugh, Administrative Manager for the MLTCOP, spent hours sewing face masks for volunteers and paid ombudsmen. She said "It is but a minor manner I feel I can contribute to the rubber of others." The State Ombudsman Office will be mailing two masks to each volunteer with a certificate of appreciation for their commitment to the programme. View a photo of the masks.
Minnesota
The Minnesota Ombudsman programs ever sends a "special edition" newsletter during volunteer calendar week and hosts a more formal recognition event in the summer.
Missouri
The Missouri Country Long-Term Care Ombusdman, Jenny Hollandsworth, wrote a letter to volunteers thanking them for their piece of work.
Ohio
The Northeast Ohio Ombudsman Programme about Cleveland shared this photograph on their Facebook page.
Linda Kerdolff, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Specialist with Pro Seniors, Inc. from Cincinnati shared this photo of their volunteers.
Due south Carolina
The Appalachian Region of Due south Carolina sent personalized give thanks you cards with $15.00 Publix souvenir cards to their volunteers. They are also posting a daily Facebook appreciation message on their page Volunteer Ombudsman Program Appalachian Region.
The Waccamaw Region of South Carolina sent journals to their volunteers along with other appreciation goodies and a protective facemask compliments of K&Yard Fashions of Royalty, come across photo here.
Region five in South Carolina sent greeting cards of thanks with Downtown Dollars included to go shopping when downtown Aiken stores reopen. They also posted a thanks on their main office Facebook folio which was shared by the regional Ombudsman's personal page with tags of the volunteer Ombudsmen.
The Catawba Area of S Carolina has a small but extremely dedicated grouping of volunteers. This year we were able to care for the volunteers to a small gift set from a regional soap visitor. Sets included manus soap selections and hand foam - super of import during the current crisis. We mailed paw written thank you notes, and are featuring a daily volunteer appreciation post on our AAA Facebook page. Nosotros also mailed notes to individuals who previously inquired nigh grooming with the states (earlier the outbreak), to let them know nosotros looked frontwards to having them bring together our program. Thanks to ALL of the Volunteers! Stay safe and heathy! - Sarah Dunning, Long Term Care Ombudsman Specialist
Texas
Texas Bexar and Alamo Ombudsman
We would similar to share what our programs have been collaborating on in acknowledgement of Volunteer Appreciation week. This picture collage volition be sent to our Volunteer Ombudsman and will be followed by a collage of individual thank you letters from our staff. Our final grand gesture we will be showing them a video collage of staff Ombudsman answering the question "What does a volunteer mean to me?" The video will be shown during a Volunteer Online GoToMeeting hosted by Bexar and Alamo Ombudsman staff. Give thanks y'all for everything you practice to support Ombudsman throughout our not bad nation! - Angela Menchaca, Ombudsman Outreach Specialist, Alamo Area Quango of Governments, Area Agencies on Aging
We each took some time gathering some clipart that matched our thoughts, took some fourth dimension to write, create sidewalk art, or create a poster board quote to try and express our gratitude for the work that our volunteers are doing for our program. Nosotros hope you enjoy all our collective thoughts.
Mean solar day 1 – Monday, Apr 21, Photograph -
24-hour interval two – Tuesday, April 22, 2020 Photo
Mean solar day 3 – Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Photo
Day 4 – Thursday, April 23 Video - Nosotros finished off the week by having an online meeting with volunteers where we shared our finale virtual token of appreciation which was a video collage of our staff answering the question "what do volunteers mean to me?" We hope that you all savor equally much as we enjoyed creating.
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2019 National Volunteer Appreciation Week
2019 National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Idaho
"Our ombudsman plan in North Idaho is strong with xx volunteer assistant ombudsmen. Managing all the facility visits and advocating for the many residents nosotros serve would exist a challenge without them. We are and so grateful for their center-centered dedication. Thank you!" –January Young, Regional Ombudsman—Roseanna Lewis, Associate Ombudsman and Volunteer Mentor-- Jan Noyes, Acquaintance Ombudsmen and Volunteer Coordinator
Minnesota
"I would love to publicly recognize the wonderful work of the Minnesota Certified Ombudsman Volunteers. Hither is a cursory message to be shared highlighting some of their work." - Dana Manteufel, Volunteer Coordinator, Minnesota Part of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care
New York
Gloria Murray is the Ombudsman Program Director for the Hudson Valley Ombudsman Program in New York State. Beneath is a sample of the e-mail she sent to their group of volunteers, thanking them for making a deviation in the their program and in the lives of older adults residing in long-term intendance facilities.
Ohio
"Thanks to Ohio'southward 200 valued Long-Term Care Ombudsman Associates who assist residents expect excellence. We appreciate the 9000+ hours donated to ensure that residents are comfortable in their abode, exercise their correct to cull, and receive quality care. Happy National Volunteer Week!" - Bev Laubert, Ohio State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Pennsylvania
The Ombudsman Plan of the Clearfield County Expanse Agency on Crumbling, Inc., recognized the PEERs (Pennsylvania Empowered Proficient Residents) at the DuBois Nursing Home. Their photo appeared in the local paper.
Thirteen residents of the DuBois Nursing Home were recently honored for their volunteer service in recognition of National Volunteer Calendar week, April 7-13. All residents completed a 10-hr training session to become Pennsylvania Empowered Adept Residents (PEER) with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging's Ombudsman Program. They learned to advocate for themselves and their fellow residents and concluded a minimum of one yr's service at DNH. Ombudsman Jeanne Urban presented each PEER with a copy of Due north. Jean Dobay'southward book, Turning aWarehouse into a Community: A Story of Humanity. It is the story of how one resident'south ideas sparked action that forever changed the nursing dwelling house industry and created a true domicile for 450 long-term care residents.
1st Row: PEERs Bob Roush, Joanna Frederick, A. Jayne Tucker, Alice Marvin, Nora Marie Davis, Joseph Roy &; Doris Broomall.
2nd Row: Ombudsman Jeanne Urban, PEERs Joanna Frederick, Mary Ann Kunselman, Patty Walker, Ted Davis, Benny Knepp, Carolyn Lettie & Karen Ford.
Missing from the photo is PEER Pecker Blair.
Diana Davis, a resident of the DuBois Hamlet Personal Intendance Home, was recently honored for her volunteer service in recognition of National Volunteer Calendar week, Apr 7-13. Diana has previously completed a x-60 minutes grooming session to get Pennsylvania Empowered Skilful Residents (PEER) with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging'due south Ombudsman Plan. She learned to advocate for herself and for her fellow residents and ended a minimum of one yr'south service at DuBois Hamlet, where she is actively involved in the resident quango. Ombudsman Jeanne Urban presented Diana with a re-create of North. Jean Dobay's book, Turning a Warehouse into a Community: A Story of Humanity. Information technology is the story of how one resident's ideas sparked action that forever inverse the nursing habitation industry and created a true domicile for 450 long-term care residents.
Texas
"I, Jorge Soto Managing Local Ombudsman from the Rio Grande office in El Paso Texas, would like to thank all of my certified volunteers for the hard and great work that have provided to all the residents in El Paso. Thank you for your dedication and I hope y'all continue with u.s. to advocate for those in need of a vox." - Jorge Soto, MSW, Managing Local Ombudsman, Area Agency on Aging Rio Grande Council of Regime
Shazia Sultan, MPH, Managing Local Ombudsman, Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG), created this video to thank her volunteers.
"We celebrated with our Alamo and Bexar volunteers at our luncheon yesterday! We are and then lucky to accept such an astonishing and giving group." - Heather Armstrong
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2018 National Volunteer Appreciation Week
What is your program doing to recognize the volunteers who give their time to visit and advocate with and for individuals that live in long-term care facilities? The week of Apr 15 to 21, National Volunteer Week, is a perfect time to achieve out and say thanks for volunteering with your plan and making a difference in the lives of the residents.
Give thanks your volunteers and recognize their piece of work publicly by sending NORC brief messages of appreciation for their dedicated advancement (e.1000., examples of their advocacy, years of service, photos). We will post your message on our website and highlight the submissions on our home page. E-mail your submissions to ombudcenter@theconsumervoice.org.
- Alaska
- Idaho
- Kentucky
- Texas
Alaska
Nosotros are proud to share pictures of our own Long-Term Intendance Ombudsman volunteer, Ray Tinjum, every bit he accepts the Ron Hammett Honor for Outstanding Service to Seniors! This prestigious award is presented by the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission, Municipality of Anchorage. Ray is pictured beneath with Theresa Brisky, RN/Administrator of Marlow Estate Assisted Living Facility where Ray volunteers as a resident advocate.
Idaho
Here are the current ombudsman volunteers with the Area Bureau of Northward Idaho. Some of the volunteers are new this year and some have been with the program as long every bit 5 years. Each volunteer is assigned to a facility and each is doing an outstanding job of advocating for the residents!
Kentucky
In commemoration of National Volunteer Appreciation Week I wanted to share a few comments from residents nigh the wonderful volunteers who visit them and assistance them work to resolve concerns. - Sherry Culp, Kentucky Country Ombudsman
I don't know what I would practice without my buddy (ombudsman). She comes to check on me and if things aren't going right I can depend on her to help me get it worked out.
I don't accept any family effectually hither. He's just almost the only person who comes to visit me. We've got a lot in mutual. We both like the Wildcats (Uk) and grew upwardly around the aforementioned place. He's good to talk to.
Hear Doris talk nigh her experiences beneath.
Texas
Alamo Area Quango of Governments
We have given a dejeuner for our bureau Volunteers. The event was held on Apr 19th at the Fort Sam Houston Golf game Course in San Antonio, Texas. We had a keynote speaker and at the end of the event we handed out gifts of a new briefcase for their utilize with their volunteer position. They likewise received a give thanks you card with a 50th ceremony Fiesta Medal within.
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2017 National Volunteer Appreciation Week
The week of April 23 to 29, National Volunteer Week, is a perfect time to accomplish out and say thank you for volunteering with your programme and making a difference in the lives of the residents.
Volunteer Appreciation Effectually the Nation
NORC encouraged ombudsman programs to thank their volunteers and recognize their work publicly past sending brief messages of appreciation for their defended advocacy (eastward.chiliad. examples of their advocacy, years of service, photos). The messages are posted on this page of the website and volition exist highlighted on social media. Electronic mail your submissions to ombudcenter@theconsumervoice.org.
- New York
- Maryland
- Idaho
- Ohio
- Minnesota
- Washington
- California
New York
Each year our the New York City Ombudsman Programme acknowledges the of import contributions New Yorkers make to the urban center through their service. The New York LTCOP is proud to announce the names of Long-Term Care Ombudsmen who have been awarded the Mayor'due south Service Award for 2016 this Apr 2017. Many of these volunteers have helped with systems advocacy, mentored new volunteers, served 100 plus hours, and all have consistently advocated for their residents.
| Manhattan: Charles Gourgey | Brooklyn: Tama Lipton |
| Queens: Claudia Milton | Brooklyn: Norma Mascarotti |
| Brooklyn: Donald Myrie | Brooklyn: Maryann Cerami. |
| Brooklyn: Evangeline Parker-Smith | Queens: Charles Ephraim |
| Queens: Francine Balke | Queens: Dolores Genentz |
| Bronx: Gary Cherebin | Queens: Marker Alexander |
| Brooklyn: Valerie Harris | Brooklyn: Mary Johnson-Mills |
| Queens: Gloria White | Manhattan: Sheila Kresch |
| Queens: Ira Walkenfeld | Bronx: Edward Padilla |
| Brooklyn: Joan Hoberman | This unabridged section will be implemented in Phase i. |
| Bronx: Lyone Hall | Bronx: Priscilla Crowell |
| Manhattan: Miklos Toth | Bronx: Monica Jones-Roberts |
| Manhattan: Petronella Thomas | Manhattan: Renee Dunn |
| Queens: Yvonne Plummer | Brooklyn: Emanuel Turner |
This award is being presented this April 2017. Beneath are photos of some of the ombudsmen doing outreach and one of Ira Walkenfeld receiving his 2016 President's Volunteer Service Laurels at the 2016 Volunteer Appreciation Result on Dec ten, 2016. The appreciation result is held every yr in December. The LTCOP as well offers an Ombudsman of the Month Award. Beneath is also a photo of the award for Manhattan ombudsman Petronella Thomas for April.
Maryland
Cecil Canton
"I would like to thank Cecil County'southward Volunteer Ombudsman, Rhonda Combs, who has been volunteering for just over 1 twelvemonth. She has completed all required Tier 1 & Tier 2 trainings, attends extra trainings with myself, and is involved with the community by attention an Inner Bureau Roundtable meeting each quarter. Virtually of all she displays dedication, consistency and trustworthiness as she visits and advocates for the residents in 1 nursing home and two assisted living facilities. I take benefited from her professionalism and her wealth of nursing knowledge. The local Ombudsman plan has risen to a new level of effectiveness. - Sincerely, Dianne Croom"
Montgomery County
Arthur Lappen, Volunteer Ombudsman, Montgomery Canton
On April 24, 2017, volunteer Ombudsman Arthur Lappen was selected to correspond the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area on Cabot's Customs Celebrity Prowl in early June. The Alaskan prowl will celebrate more than than 60 "Community Celebrities" nationwide whose volunteer work has fabricated a substantial impact on the lives of others. For more than 20 years, Lappen has been a volunteer abet for the Montgomery County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programme in Maryland, working over 5,000 hours of service and making two,500 regular visits to residents.
To Lappen, volunteer advocacy is vital to ensuring that the rights of long-term care residents in Montgomery County are protected. "I volunteer as an ombudsman to requite seniors a vocalization and insure that their statutorily mandated rights are respected," said Lappen. "Long term care is best delivered when nosotros heed to an individual's wishes, serve as the private'due south advocate and reach the best possible event."
Long-term intendance residents across Montgomery County know Lappen every bit a reliable, devoted advocate who is driven past a passion for positive change. His wife Margie will join him on the prowl soon afterwards their 51st anniversary celebration. Eileen Bennett, Plan Managing director of the Montgomery County LTC Ombudsman Plan, stated that the plan is thrilled to see Lappen's difficult work beingness celebrated along with then many other honorable volunteers. To read more about Arthurt Lappen and the seventh almanac Cabot Community Celebrity Prowl, click here.
Montgomery County
Photos from the Volunteer Appreciation consequence Dominicus, April 23, 2017 where Cabot Cheese Gratitude Grille prepared and provided the lunch for programs and it was announced that through competitive nomination the ombudsman volunteer, Arthur Lappen, was selected to exist the DC Metro area representative on a prowl to Alaska along with other regional volunteers across the state.
Idaho
"We always have a Volunteer Recognition Luncheon every leap at a local restaurant. This year there will be 12 volunteers attending. Nosotros have a upkeep, of course, only we choose a place where we can hands converse with one another, that serves great food, and makes a special effort to back up the recognition.
Martin Petersen
While all the volunteers are recognized, there are 2 that deserve special recognition. Martin Petersen has been with the programme since 2010. He has a large heart and an energetic personality. He makes the residents laugh, shows special interest in each one, and is effective in solving problems. He is our but volunteer that is assigned to both assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.
Paulette Anderson
Paulette Anderson has been in the program since 2012. She, too, has a big heart and gets to know the residents well past spending ample time with each one listening to their stories and concerns. Paulette is assigned to an assisted living facility with three houses. Both ombudsmen take been consistent in visiting, and dedicated to advocating for resident rights, quality of care and quality of life for all the residents they serve. We're honored to have them on our team of exceptional volunteers. - Jan Noyes"
Ohio
The Ohio Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program recognizes their volunteers during statewide continuing pedagogy. At that place are 25 volunteers with at least 100 hours of service. These volunteers volition receive pins and a letter from the Governor.
Minnesota
"As State Ombudsman for Minnesota , myself and all staff officially thank MN Certified Ombudsman Volunteers and honor you. The words are somewhat hard to notice to express our gratitude to you lot for choosing to join our statewide network of leaders and advocates working to meliorate the quality care and quality of life for elders needing long-term care services. Thank y'all for the many hours you give making site visits, coming together with residents, and attending trainings.
Thank you for your enthusiasm, your willingness to keep learning well-nigh long-term care by attending regional trainings. Yous are truly life-long learners. Thank you for your patience with government hierarchy which manifests itself in rules/policies/procedures, etc. and many documentation requirements. MN Volunteers accept helped us achieve compliance with new Ombudsman Federal Regulation.
You choose to piece of work to aid long-term care residents when in that location are many other, probably more glamorous or "easy" volunteer opportunities available to you. Many people are hesitant to step inside a long-term care setting. Nor do they want to confront their ain aging. It would be easy to cull to ignore persons who are losing their independence. You serve the important role as the eyes, ears and vocalism for people, who need assist and support to make their needs known or express a business, and for those who simply tin can't speak for themselves any longer.
Your part is increasingly recognized past country and federal policy makers, legislators, and long-term care providers as a critical office of the quality assurance system to protect vulnerable adults. Anybody recognizes that rules, regs and inspection are necessary, but not sufficient to assure best practices are carried out. Long-term care settings are striving to continually amend quality.
A change in culture , perception , and attitudes towards aging is necessary and relies on all citizens to create community awareness. Whatsoever long-term care setting is a role of a customs just like all other living establishments that make upwardly neighborhoods all across the country. This is what y'all as MN Ombudsman Volunteers provide with each and every visit made to a long-term intendance residence. Armed with knowledge and pity you create sensation of what is expected and what is unacceptable and volition not be tolerated.
To all MN Certified Volunteers , I want to thank you lot particularly for your compassion. What you truly mean to the residents you visit on a regular basis is more than you may know.
-Cheryl Hennen
Minnesota State Long-Term Care Ombudsman"
Washington
Volunteer Ombudsmen in South Westward Washington.
Douglas Samuels, Volunteer Ombudsman, and top winner of volunteer hours in 2016 with 581 hours served. Douglas visits four assisted living and several adult family unit homes, and serves on our advisory commission as well.
Rose Robison, Volunteer Ombudsman, and tiptop winner of best volunteer hours with 3138 hours served. Rose is 86 years young, has been a volunteer since December of 2001, and regularly visits one assisted living and multiple developed family unit homes.
Our annual recognition dejeuner this past Jan, with 24 out of 32 volunteers attending. Each volunteer received a certificate for time served, a give thanks-you card with gift card included, as well as participation in a raffle of many donated prizes. Our volunteers in 2016 donated a total of 4763 hours!
California
The San Bernardino County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program would like to thank our highly-trained volunteers who keep to answer to the needs of residents living in skill nursing homes, residential care facilities and assisted living. These volunteers remain steadfast in their advocacy efforts to provide key services that make a difference in the lives of the residents they serve.
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