COVID-19 Alert – Governor Kemp issued an Executive Order that authorized resumption of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman access to long-term care facilities, to visit with residents and investigate complaints. For the visits, Ombudsman Representatives will be using Personal Protective Equipment including face masks, face shields, hand sanitizer, social distancing and limiting conversation to less than 15 minutes when possible. Ombudsman Representatives are only visiting facilities that confirm that they have not had COVID in the last 30 days. If you have questions or concerns about a long-term care resident, please contact us. For other resources related to COVID-19, please click here.
The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Georgia) seeks to improve the quality of life for residents of long-term care facilities (nursing homes, intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded, personal care homes, and community living arrangements). The State Office certifies and trains community ombudsmen who work to resolve concerns of long-term care facility residents statewide. We emphasize residents’ wishes in assisting to resolve problems.
We provide advocacy and informal resolution of concerns of residents in long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen work on behalf of the resident and his or her wishes and desires. We may intervene in a problematic situation with the direct permission of the resident or representative. We also have resources and materials that may be helpful in addressing concerns. We are knowledgeable about laws and policies governing facilities and agencies that may be helpful in particular situations.
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