About NASOP
The National Association of State
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs was formed in 1985. The non-profit
organization is composed of state long-term care ombudsmen representing
their state programs.
Mission
As mandated by the Older Americans
Act, the mission of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to seek
resolution of problems and advocate for the rights of residents of
long-term care facilities with the goal of enhancing the quality of
life and care of residents.
Objectives
- To advocate for a stronger long-term care ombudsman program and enhance its effectiveness to serve consumers and their families
- To develop and implement professional education, training, and support programs for long-term care ombudsmen
- To facilitate information and best practices exchange between long-term care ombudsman programs
- To collaborate with consumer and advocacy organizations, governmental bodies, and health care providers
- To promote the interests of
long-term care residents before national level policymakers, including
federal agencies and Congress, and before national aging and health
organizations.
| Officers |
Name (State) |
| President |
Joe Rodrigues (CA) |
| 1st Vice President |
Mark Miller (NY) |
| 2nd Vice President |
Kathie Gately (AR) |
| Treasurer |
Heather Bruemmer (WI) |
| Secretary |
Patty Ducayet (TX) |
| Past President |
Beverley Laubert (OH) |
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| Regional Directors |
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| Region I |
Mary McKenna (MA) |
| Region II |
Dania Vasquez (PR) |
| Region III |
Victor Orija (DE) |
| Region IV |
Dale Watson (SC) |
| Region V |
Sally Petrone (IL) |
| Region VI |
Sondra Everhart (NM) |
| Region VII |
Carol Scott (MO) |
| Region VIII |
Shelley Hitt (CO) |
| Region IX |
John McDermott (HI) |
| Region X |
Bob Dreyer (AK) |
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| Committee Chairs |
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| Program Effectiveness |
Sarah Slocum (MI) |
| Data |
Louise Ryan (WA) |
| Training |
Kathie Gately (AR) |
| Systems Advocacy |
Patty Ducayet (TX) |
| Appropriations |
Heather Bruemmer (WI) |
| Federal Legislation |
Beverley Laubert (OH) |
NASOP Brochure (PDF)
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