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12 <br /> NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION Orange County Nursing Home Community Advisory <br /> Committee <br /> Report Period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT/ WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on their boards <br /> and commissions and welcomes input from various advisory boards and commissions <br /> throughout the year. Please complete the following information, limited to the front and back of <br /> this form. Other background materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a <br /> substitute for, this form. <br /> Board/Commission Name: Orange County Nursing Home Community Advisory <br /> Committee <br /> Person to address the BOCC at work session- if applicable- and contact information: Vibeke <br /> Talley, Chair. E-mail: vibandjoeghohnail.com <br /> Primary County Staff Contact: Autumn Cox, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Triangle J <br /> Council of Governments. Kim Lamon-Loperfido, Aging Transitions Administrator, <br /> Orange County Department on Aging. <br /> How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special meetings <br /> and sub-committee meetings? Business meetings are scheduled for four times per year. <br /> Four visits per year from sub-committee members to each of the five nursing homes in <br /> Orange County. However, due to the pandemic the committee only met once in <br /> February 2020 and only two visits were made to facilities. Facility visits were in January <br /> 2020. <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. <br /> • Stay informed about living conditions and quality of life for residents living in nursing <br /> homes. <br /> • Raise awareness about residents' rights issues and with the Ombudsman assist <br /> persons with grievance resolution. <br /> • Make official unannounced quarterly visits to each nursing home. <br /> • Prepare and submit official reports on visits to nursing homes. Approved reports are <br /> posted on the county website. <br /> • Work with the County Department on Aging and the Triangle J Ombudsman <br /> regarding programs to improve living conditions and quality of life for residents of <br /> nursing homes. <br /> • Serve as a nucleus to activate the community to support and improve quality of life <br /> for older adults living in nursing homes. Facilitate engagement of community <br /> volunteers for this purpose. <br /> • Promote activities in nursing homes that support resident well-being and reduce <br /> social isolation. <br />