Ombudsman Volunteer training course will be held Thursday, Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the SWODA Building, 420 Sooner Drive in Burns Flat. The second day of training will be held at a later date.
Ombudsman Volunteers are trained to be resident advocates in Long Term Care Facilities. Each Ombudsman agrees to spend at least two hours per week at his or her chosen facility. Training covers residents’ rights and how to make sure they are respected, how to recognize and work resident complaints, Long Term Care Facility Regulations and many other topics pertaining to the program.
If you have two hours a week to spend with some of the most interesting people in the world and enjoy helping others then call Cherrie Nutley, Ombudsman supervisor at 580-562-5032.