September 8, 2026 – As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) begins nationwide implementation of its new Risk-Based Survey (RBS) process today, LTCCC is releasing a new guide to help Long-Term Care Ombudsmen understand the process, respond to questions about facilities considered “higher performing” or “low […]
September 4, 2026 – Living in a nursing home does not take away a person’s right to vote. Yet residents may face practical barriers – such a registration deadlines, difficulty obtaining or returning a mail-in ballot, inaccessible transportation, or a lack of appropriate assistance – that can […]
September 2, 2026 – The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) has released a new resource guide: Community Living & Disability Integration: What DOJ’s 2026 Policy Change Means for People Living with Disabilities, Residents, and Families.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Supreme Court’s […]
In the Elder Justice Newsletter, we highlight citations, including deficiencies related to abuse, neglect, and substandard care, that have been identified as not causing any resident harm. The goal of this brief newsletter is to shed light on the issue of so-called “no harm” deficiencies, which typically result in no fine […]
The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) celebrated 30 years of advocacy with a virtual town hall, “Where Do We Go From Here in Long Term Care?” on October 28, 2020. This page features a video recording and other information about the event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i38HlVJ1mDg Panelists
Honorable Richard N. Gottfried (Chair, NYS Assembly Health […]
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This program will provide information to help nursing home residents, families, & ombudsmen navigate Zoom and other digital resources to support their communication and resident-centered advocacy.
