html20107englishOffice of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC)tcm:1168-491522-64The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) advocates for Minnesota adults needing or receiving long-term care. The office promotes person-directed living that respects people's values and preferences, and works to preserve individual rights. Ombudsmen and volunteers work with individuals, their families, health care and service providers and public agencies to ensure the health, safety, well-being and rights of long-term care consumers. The office also works to improve the health care and social services delivery systems through changes in state and federal law and policy. OOLTC is a service of the Minnesota Board on Aging. All services provided by our program are free.Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term CareThe Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) advocates for Minnesota adults needing or receiving long-term care. The office promotes person-directed living that respects people's values and preferences, and works to preserve individual rights. Ombudsmen and volunteers work with individuals, their families, health care and service providers and public agencies to ensure the health, safety, well-being and rights of long-term care consumers. The office also works to improve the health care and social services delivery systems through changes in state and federal law and policy. OOLTC is a service of the Minnesota Board on Aging. All services provided by our program are free.Ombudsman for long term care, Ombudsperson for long term care, OOLTC, Advocate for long term care, Advocate for nursing home assisted living,2021-07-27T16:16:39.2830000Z2025-04-21T15:39:36.1445209Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2025-04-21T10:39:36-0500 Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) skip to content Primary navigation Working to preserve individual ... html1295html16836englishSelf-Advocacy / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC)tcm:1168-512753-64The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care has partnered with Moving Home Minnesota to promote self-advocacy through educational training and support tools for people who are living or receiving services in nursing homes and assisted living settings. The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care also has staff available to help develop and strengthen family and resident councils in nursing homes through its Resident and Family Advisory Council Education (RFACE) program. Regional Ombudsman staff regularly attend resident and family council meetings to support residents and can assist with concerns when needed.Self-AdvocacyThe Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care has partnered with Moving Home Minnesota to promote self-advocacy through educational training and support tools for people who are living or receiving services in nursing homes and assisted living settings. The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care also has staff available to help develop and strengthen family and resident councils in nursing homes through its Resident and Family Advisory Council Education (RFACE) program. Regional Ombudsman staff regularly attend resident and family council meetings to support residents and can assist with concerns when needed.ombudsman for long term care, ombudsperson for long term care, advocate for long term care, OOLTC,2021-12-13T19:52:10.8800000Z2025-04-21T15:59:51.3366667Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2025-04-21T10:59:51-0500
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The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care has partnered with Moving Home Minnesota to promote self-advocacy through educational training and ... html19220englishLaws and Regulations / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC)tcm:1168-527396-64The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care serves residents living in long-term care settings, recipients of long-term care services, and those seeking more information about long-term care. This resource page is meant to assist by providing you with applicable statutes and state and federal laws specific to various long-term care settings.Laws and RegulationsThe Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care serves residents living in long-term care settings, recipients of long-term care services, and those seeking more information about long-term care. This resource page is meant to assist by providing you with applicable statutes and state and federal laws specific to various long-term care settings.ombudsman for long term care, ombudsperson for long term care, Advocate for long term care, OOLTC,2022-05-06T14:31:59.1300000Z2023-10-31T20:15:06.5628258Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2023-10-31T15:15:06-0500 The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care serves residents living in long-term care settings, recipients of long-term care services, and those seeking more ... html19799englishElectronic Monitoring / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC)tcm:1168-516662-64Residents of long-term care facilities may want to install an electronic monitoring device in their rooms or private living units to help monitor whether they receive appropriate care and are treated with dignity and respect. Minnesota?s Electronic Monitoring Law permits residents of certain long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, boarding care homes, and assisted living facilities, to install and use an electronic monitoring device in their room or private living unit.Electronic MonitoringResidents of long-term care facilities may want to install an electronic monitoring device in their rooms or private living units to help monitor whether they receive appropriate care and are treated with dignity and respect. Minnesota?s Electronic Monitoring Law permits residents of certain long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, boarding care homes, and assisted living facilities, to install and use an electronic monitoring device in their room or private living unit.ombudsman for long term care, ombudsperson for long term care, Advocate for long term care, OOLTC,2022-01-27T21:30:44.5170000Z2023-10-31T20:14:43.2796324Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2023-10-31T15:14:43-0500
Electronic Monitoring
Residents of long-term care facilities may want to install an electronic monitoring device in their rooms or private living units to help ... html15638englishPerson-centered Practices / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC)tcm:1168-507781-64Person-centered practices focuses on the person and supports them in making choices and having control of their daily life. The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care promotes person-centered living that respects people's values and choices.Person-centered PracticesPerson-centered practices focuses on the person and supports them in making choices and having control of their daily life. The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care promotes person-centered living that respects people's values and choices.ombudsman for long term care, ombudsperson for long term care, advocate for long term care, OOLTC,2021-11-05T19:07:23.9670000Z2023-10-31T20:13:37.0643523Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2023-10-31T15:13:37-0500
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Person-centered practices focuses on the person and supports them in making choices and having control of their daily life. The Office ... html18234englishAssisted Living Resident and Family Councils / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC)tcm:1168-512852-64A resident council is an organized group of residents who meet regularly to discuss and address concerns about their rights, quality of care and quality of life. As of August 1, 2021 people living in an assisted living have the right to organize and participate in a resident council.Assisted Living Resident and Family CouncilsA resident council is an organized group of residents who meet regularly to discuss and address concerns about their rights, quality of care and quality of life. As of August 1, 2021 people living in an assisted living have the right to organize and participate in a resident council.ombudsman for long term care, ombudsperson for long term care, advocate for long term care, OOLTC,2021-12-14T15:18:43.3570000Z2024-01-17T18:57:09.2797902Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2024-01-17T12:57:09-0600 Assisted Living Resident Council A resident council is an organized group of residents who meet regularly to discuss and address concerns about their rights, ... html15535englishWork with Us / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC)tcm:1168-521648-64Work with The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term CareWork with UsWork with The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term CareOmbudsman for Long-Term Care, Ombudsperson for Long-Term Care, OOLTC, Advocate for long term care,2022-03-16T15:30:01.0730000Z2023-10-31T20:14:54.8283303Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2023-10-31T15:14:54-0500
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The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care's mission is to empower, educate, and advocate alongside Minnesotans who are receiving long-term care ... html30268englishOther Resources / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC)tcm:1168-498161-64Regional ombudsmen are knowledgeable about other agency and community resources related to the needs of individuals living in long-term care settings and receiving long-term care services in the community. This resource page is designed to further help you in finding information and resources about external organizations and other agencies that provide assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, families, caregivers and professionals.Other ResourcesRegional ombudsmen are knowledgeable about other agency and community resources related to the needs of individuals living in long-term care settings and receiving long-term care services in the community. This resource page is designed to further help you in finding information and resources about external organizations and other agencies that provide assistance to older adults, people with disabilities, families, caregivers and professionals.Ombudsman for long term care, Ombudsperson for long term care, Advocate for long term care, OOLTC,2021-09-15T20:50:39.0130000Z2025-04-21T16:15:45.0873706Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2025-04-21T11:15:45-0500
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Regional ombudsmen are knowledgeable about other agency and community resources related to the needs of individuals living in long-term care ... html16125englishProvider Resources / Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC)tcm:1168-496857-64Provider ResourcesOmbudsman for long term care, Ombudsperson for long term care, Advocate for long term care, OOLTC,2021-09-08T19:37:10.4230000Z2025-04-21T16:54:48.6920468Zeng,width=device-width, initial-scale=1.03GrSKDyBS0GOI5h4CGLXu04FsYZEE_KTwsFWZ78sKKs2025-04-21T11:54:48-0500
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The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care is available to take complaints from long-term care staff about issues affecting residents, such ...
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