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4 <br /> Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners to all positions. The Regional <br /> Ombudsman assigned to Orange County is Autumn Cox who works for Triangle J Council of <br /> Government (TJCOG). Prior to any appointment, Autumn Cox vets applicants. If a qualified <br /> applicant is selected, that individual must attend state mandated training and must pass the <br /> course before being recommended for appointment. There is an initial one-year training term, <br /> with subsequent eligibility for three additional two-year terms. The Committee works to maintain <br /> the intent of the Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights for those residing in licensed adult <br /> care homes. The members of this Committee also promote community involvement and <br /> cooperation with these homes to ensure quality care for the elderly and disabled adults. The <br /> members of this committee make visits to facilities no less than annually. <br /> Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee <br /> Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners to all positions. The Regional <br /> Ombudsman assigned to Orange County is Autumn Cox who works for Triangle J Council of <br /> Government (TJCOG). Prior to any appointment, Autumn Cox vets applicants. If a qualified <br /> applicant is selected, that individual must attend state mandated training and must pass the <br /> course before being recommended for appointment. There is an initial one-year training term, <br /> with subsequent eligibility for two additional three-year terms. This committee helps to maintain <br /> the intent of the Residents' Bill of Rights, promotes community involvement and provides public <br /> education on long-term care issues. The members of this committee make visits to facilities no <br /> less than quarterly. <br /> After completion of the visits, the team members of both committees prepare a state report of <br /> their findings during the visit. The report is then presented at the regular committee business <br /> meetings. The report is discussed and a vote is taken to gain approval of the report. The <br /> Ombudsman then formats the report for submission to the particular county. The information is <br /> then published on the county's website for public view. <br /> LIST OF CURRENT VACANCIES <br /> Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee <br /> POSITION DESIGNATION EXPIRATION DATE VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> At-Large 10/31/2021 This position has been vacant since 07/15/2020. <br /> At-Large 06/30/2022 This position has been vacant since 05/12/2020. <br /> At-Large 10/31/2022 This position has been vacant since 8/2/2019. <br /> At-Large 10/31/2021 This position has been vacant since 10/31/2017. <br /> At-Large 06/30/2022 This position has been vacant since 06/03/2020. <br /> At-Large 06/0/2022 This position has been vacant since 1/16/2020. <br /> Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee <br /> POSITION DESIGNATION EXPIRATION DATE VACANCY INFORMATION <br /> At-Large 09/30/2020 This position has been vacant since 11/06/2019. <br /> Nursing Home Administration 06/30/2023 This position has been vacant since 06/21/2017. <br /> Nursing Home Administration 06/30/2023 This position has been vacant since 03/29/2019. <br /> At-Large 03/31/2023 This position has been vacant since 05/18/2020. <br /> At-Large 06/30/2023 This position has been vacant since 02/25/2018. <br />