Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is mandated by the Federal Older Americans Act, and is intended to improve the quality of life for people who live in licensed long-term care facilities.

Residents in long-term care facilities are guaranteed certain rights by federal and state laws and regulations.

The purpose of the program is to protect and promote these rights in long-term care facilities and assist in empowering residents to become self-advocates.

The 3rd Annual Greater Yakima Elder Abuse Prevention Conference will be held on May 12, 2010.  More information to come.