Rights of Tenants in Assisted Living Programs & Elder Group Homes, May 19, 2015

Explanation of the rights of the tenants of Assisted Living Programs and Elder Group Homes.

Returning to the Community, February 29, 2015

Explanation of options and right to information about returning to the community after being in a facility.

Returning to the Community, August 2, 2016

Updated information regarding options & right to information about returning to the community after a stay in a facility.

Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Visitation & Powers of Attorney memo, February 25, 2013

Explanation of residents' & tenants' rights & Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

Your Right to Get Information About Returning to the Community, September 7, 2010

You have the right to learn if you can live in the community and get the services and support you need. Includes some information and guidance.

Minimum Data Set (MDS) Section Q Education: Helping People Return to the Community, February 12, 2014

Explanation of Minimum Data Set (MDS), implementation of Section Q, overview of the program, local contacts and functions, Referral Agency information, role and assistance provided by Long-Term care Ombudsman

The Advocate E-Newsletter, December 29, 2014

Making sense of MDS Section Q

The Advocate E-Newsletter September 4, 2015

National Assisted Living Week, Sept 13-19 and Residents' Right Month is in October. Making activities meaningful. Info on Care Matters events.

The Advocate E-Newsletter August 3, 2015

Governor signs Senate File 505 into law. The section directly impacting the OSLTCO remains in place resulting in $1,2762783 appropriation for the program. Other highlights are included. Info on the fact sheet of the month: Capacity vs. Competency

The Advocate E-Newsletter July 6, 2015

July is the month to celebrate freedom. Long-Term Care Ombudsman are advocates for the rights of Iowa's long-term care residents and assisted living program tenants. Sexuality and Aging: Debunking the Myths. Fact sheet of the month: Reading and Understanding a Nursing Facility's Survey/Statement of Deficiencies. Upcoming events & learning opportunities.

The Advocate E-Newsletter June 2, 2015

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day information, new state law recognizes visitation right for adult wards. Upcoming events & learning opportunities.

The Advocate E-Newsletter May 4, 2015

Note from the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Sexuality and Aging: Debunking the Myths, HIPAA: do Long-Term Care Ombudsmen have access to residents' records & other health-related information, Upcoming events & learning opportunities

The Advocate E-Newsletter, April 3, 2015

Note from the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman focusing on maintaining effective resident & family councils in long-term care facilities. Bills to watch. OSLTCO is monitoring closure of State Mental Health Institutes.

The Advocate E-Newsletter, March 5, 2015

Note from State Long-Term Care Ombudsman on bills for the 2015 Legislative Session. respecting the rights of LGBT residents & tenants living in long-term care facilities. Nursing facility leaders asked to participate in rights and information survey. Updated MDS section Q fact sheet.

The Advocate E-Newsletter, February 5, 2015

The monthly e-newsletter will replace the listserv messages from the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. 2015 Priority Issues. Nursing facility leaders asked to participate in rights and information survey. FFY 2014 Annual Report filed.