Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | FELTON INSTITUTE
Resource Name:Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | FELTON INSTITUTE
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
address
6221 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94121
Eligibility
Open to all
Required documents
None
Website
https://www.felton.orgApplication process
Call for assistance
Fees
No fee
Service area
San Francisco County, CA
Recruits and trains volunteers to visit long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints. Ombudsmen work with residents, family members, and facility staff.
Considers patient rights, quality of care, abuse, physical environment, and other related issues. Advocates for better care for all elders. Serves as a witness for nursing home residents signing their durable power of attorney for healthcare services.
Provides information and advice to those considering long-term care or trying to choose a facility. Provides advice and assistance with discharge planning for clients leaving long-term care.
Also provides training to nursing home personnel and develops resident councils.
Last assured
12/23/2024
What's Here
Providing organization
FELTON INSTITUTE
Nonprofit organization which places special emphasis on the needs of low income families, children, the elderly and people living with disabilities.