Health Care Power of Attorney FAQ, May 30, 2013

Information regarding questions and answers for Health Care Power of Attorney

Financial Exploitation Awareness & Resources, October 2, 2013

Information regarding financial exploitation, signs of exploitation, and some resources

Facility and Programs Roles and Responsibilities in Suspected Dependent Adult Abuse, October 2, 2013

Explanation of vital role in protecting residents/tenants living in long-term care facilities and assisted living programs.

Capacity vs. Competency, May 30, 2013

Capacity and competence are terms often used interchangeably. Iowa law and specifically in the context of one's right to make decisions, the difference is very important. Explanation regarding the differences.

Be Aware of Scams Targeting Veterans, October 2, 2013

Scammers target vulnerable people through a variety of methods & exploit our emotions and values. Safeguard your personal information.

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.

The Advocate E-Newsletter, December 7, 2015

Info on whether long-term care residents who receive skilled care can leave the facility for outings or overnights without worrying that they will lose Medicare coverage. Discharge specialist spends busy first year assisting residents, educating facilities. Right to participate in research studies. Upcoming events & educational opportunities. Learning more about IPost.