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5 <br /> 5 . Was the Committee involved in a grievance revolution <br /> during the year? <br /> No. <br /> 6 . Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the facilities <br /> in the county. <br /> A majority of the homes are operated by caring administrators <br /> and staff . The administrators seem to have a genuine concern <br /> for the care of their residents . <br /> A weakness that the members have in observed in some <br /> facilities include: high staff turnover and how this effects <br /> the quality of care for residents; lack of meaningful <br /> activities; quality of food; smoking issues ( smokers <br /> versus nonsmokers ) and the need for more community <br /> involvement with the residents. <br /> Other Comments. <br /> The Regional J Ombudsman Program and Governor and Mrs . Hunt <br /> gave a volunteer recognition reception at the Governor' s <br /> Mansion in June. The Committee was recognized for their <br /> members commitment and caring service on behalf of long term <br /> care residents in Orange County. The Chair received special <br /> recognition for outstanding advocacy efforts for his work <br /> on behalf of all North Carolina Domiciliary Home Residents. <br />