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The National Association of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs
(NASOP) is a nonprofit organization that was formed in 1985. NASOP is
composed of state long-term care ombudsmen representing their state
programs created by the Older Americans Act.
 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.
Membership
Participation is open to staff of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs. Dues are paid on an annual basis.
NEW! NASOP Board Member and Arkansas State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Kathie Gately has been awarded the 2009
Cernoria Johnson Memorial Advocacy Award, given each year
to someone whose work has had national impact or is a model for
national excellence and who
exemplifies accomplishment in his or her chosen field. Read more about Kathie's accomplishment here.
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