New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
October 03, 2019
October 03, 2019
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 3 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
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- Office for Aging Facing Drop in Ombudsman Volunteers
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Many residents of long-term care facilities in New York state lack regular access to ombudsman services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a severe shortage of paid staff, according to an audit (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093020/sga-2020-18 . . .
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- Office for Aging Facing Drop in Ombudsman Volunteers
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Many residents of long-term care facilities in New York state lack regular access to ombudsman services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a severe shortage of paid staff, according to an audit (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093020/sga-2020-18 . . .