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:: NAME OF BOARD /COMMISSION: Orange County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Report Period: January through December 2014 ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ANNUAL REPORT/ WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The Board of Commissioners welcomes input from various advisory boards and commissions in preparation for its annual planning retreat. Please complete the following information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other background materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this form. Board /Commission Name: Orange County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Person to address the BOCC at work session- if applicable- and contact information: Terri Driscoll, Chair Primary County Staff Contact: Mary Fraser, Department on Aging How many times per month does this board /commission meet, including any special meetings and sub - committee meetings? The committee meets once every other month. Brief Statement of Board /Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. • Stay informed about living conditions for residents living in nursing homes. • Make official unannounced quarterly visits to each nursing home in Orange County. There are 4 nursing homes that are currently operational in the county. • Prepare and submit official reports on visits to nursing homes. Approved reports are posted on the county website. • Advise and assist the County Department of Aging and the Triangle J Ombudsperson about programs they devise to help improve care for residents living in county nursing homes. • Foster increased community volunteerism in Orange County's LTC facilities. • Promote community awareness of the needs of residents in LTC, and inform the public about emerging developments in long term care and the operation of long term care facilities and homes in Orange County.