Visitation and Access to Loved Ones in Long Term Care

Kelly Richards, Illinois Long Term Care Ombudsman, and Carrie Leljedal, a family member and essential caregiver, join this episode to discuss the importance of visitation and access to loved ones during a crisis like the pandemic.

Carrie recounts her personal story about the effect on her son when she was denied the daily visits he was used to for over 30 years. She also talks about the measures she took to make changes.

What you will hear about during this discussion:

14:50 - Importance of Compassionate Care, its cause and effects on essential caregivers and loved ones in long term care.

16:20 - Care Plan, do not wait to do updates and don't take no for an answer to get favorable outcome.

17:20 - Explanation of Compassionate Care covered under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

21:20 - Discussion of the Ombudsman Program and what is offered.

27:30 - Importance of physical touch, assumed risks, and rights to have a Leave of Absence (LOA) from a facility.

31:30 - Contact information

Host Mairead Painter is the Long Term Care Ombudsman for the state of Connecticut and a leader who is building strong community ties in the challenging area of long term care. She brings her expertise to address issues and solutions to Your Care-Your Rights-Your Voice podcast.

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