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Working toward keeping the public informed about aspects of long-term 62 care and the operations of nursing homes in their county , What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? • The team has improved living conditions at each of the nursing homes in Orange County by diligently staying informed about issues affecting seniors, making quarterly visits to their assigned homes, writing reports and following up on previous observations. • Teams have established an excellent rapport with administration and staff personnel at each facility we visit. These relationships directly impact our ability to improve observed conditions for the residents we serve. Comments and concerns are well-received and promptly addressed in each case. • Each team focused on improving scheduled physical activity programs at each nursing home in 2011. This special emphasis will continue in 2012. • Volunteers have brought many diverse professional and personal experiences to the group. Many have professional backgrounds in medicine, social work, occupational therapy, industrial hygiene and teaching among others. These aptitudes and talents are readily shared with the group. List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. • Our team of 8 to 12 members makes quarterly visits in pairs or groups of three to each of the five nursing homes in Orange County and prepares written reports of these visits that are available to the public via the BOCC website. • The Dept. of Aging sponsors community awareness events each year. The OCNHCAC has been invited to staff a table at these events. Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying out BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. The BOCC supports the group by allowing us to use space on the website, advertises for open volunteer positions and approves volunteer appointments. Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in .2011 as they relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (i.e., funding, staff time, other resources) associated with these proposed activities (please list). We will continue our work as described above and will appreciate the administrative support of a staff member from the Dept. of Aging and use of meeting space at the Seymour Center. We have a great appreciation for the dedicated support from Mary Ann Weston. We look forward to this support continuing. We are also grateful for the professional and educational support provided by our Professional Ombudsman, Charlotte Terwilliger.