Ombudsman Program Brochures, Consumer Guides and Other Information

Long-Term Care Professionals

• Mandatory Reporting:A Guide to Reporting Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Brochure - describes the mandatory reporting laws and is designed for staff in nursing homes, residential care and assisted living.
• When a Resident Wants Information about Returning to the Community (Section Q Brochure) - describes Section Q of the MDS process and is designed for nursing home staff.
• MDS Section Q Referral Form - form used by nursing homes to make a referral to the Ombudsman Program as the Local Contact Agency.
• Referrals to the Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program - A Guide for Hospital Care Managers Brochure - describes appropriate referrals to the Ombudsman Program for patients in the hospital who face barriers in accessing long-term care services.
• Guide for Hospital Patients - describes what a patient can expect when working with a Patient Advocate.