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Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Brochure | In Wisconsin, the Board on Aging and Long Term Care Ombudsman Program has statutory authority to provide advocacy services to long term care consumers aged 60 and over. | LTCOP Brochure - English (PDF)
LTCOP Brochure - Hmong (PDF)
LTCOP Brochure - Russian (PDF)
LTCOP Brochure - Spanish (PDF)
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Appendix 1 Intimacy Sexuality History | A guide for facilities to obtain information about a resident’s intimacy and sexuality history. | Appendix 1 Intimacy and Sexuality History - English (PDF)
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Appendix 2 Asessment For Consent | Practical suggestions and guidance in how to begin to assess a resident’s ability to consent to physical sexual expression. | Appendix 2 - Assessment For Consent - English (PDF)
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Comparison Of Long Term Care Options | There are many criteria to evaluate the options for yourself or loved ones needing long term care. Considerations include basic services and regulatory and advocacy oversight. | Comparison of Long Term Care Options - English (PDF)
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Discharge Notice Memo From SLTCO (Rev. 06/07/2017) | The requirements for nursing homes to provide information to residents and/or to resident representatives about the State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, and the CMS requirement to send copies of transfer and discharge notices to a representative of the Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman. | Discharge Notice Memo - English (PDF)
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Discharge Planning Guidebook | For the resident or tenant of a long term care facility, moving, whether back home or to another facility, can be both exciting and stressful. |
Discharge Planning Guidebook - English (PDF)
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Making The Right Choice - Choosing A Residential Facility | A guide to choosing the right residential facility. | Making the Right Choice - English (PDF)
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The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Fact Sheet (Rev.01232023) | An overview of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. | LTCOP Fact Sheet - English (PDF)
LTCOP Fact Sheet - Spanish (PDF)
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Position On Revocation And Re-execution Of A Health Care Power Of Attorney | The information contained in this document expresses the understanding of the law being discussed and the position of the agency respecting that law. | Position on Revocation & Re-Execution of a Health Care POA - English (PDF)
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Relocation Stress Syndrome | For some people, the symptoms of relocation stress may be obvious changes in health, personality or disposition. | Relocation Stress Syndrome - English (PDF)
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Resident Relationships Guidelines | This document provides guidance to facilities suggesting what might be included in a Resident Relationships Policy that addresses intimacy and sexuality issues. | Resident Relationships Guidelines - English (PDF)
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Residents Rights | An overview of rights guaranteed to you by state and federal laws as a long-term care resident. | Residents Rights - English (PDF)
Residents Rights - Hmong (PDF)
Residents Rights - Russian (PDF)
Residents Rights - Spanish (PDF)
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Should Your Facility Close | A brief summary of residents’ rights when a facility intends to close. | Should Your Facility Close - English (PDF)
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Use of Electronic Monitoring Devices and Recording Devices in Long-Term Care Settings
| This paper discusses resident rights and privacy related to the use of electronic monitoring devices in long-term care settings.
| Use of Electronic Monitoring Devices & Recording Devices in LTC Settings - English (PDF)
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Determining Privacy & Protection: Use of Electronic Monitoring and Recording Devices in Long Term Care Settings
| A discussion tool with practical suggestions for how to talk with residents about the use of electronic monitoring or recording devices in their long-term care homes.
| Determining Privacy & Protection - English (PDF)
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2024 Ombudsman Program Fact Sheet
| An overview of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program in 2024.
| 2024 Ombudsman Program Fact Sheet - English (PDF)
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