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Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging. State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program A. Dale Watson State LTC Ombudsman and Deputy Director Elder Rights. Ombudsman Program. Mandated by Federal and State Laws Housed in the State Unit on Aging
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Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program A. Dale Watson State LTC Ombudsman and Deputy Director Elder Rights
Ombudsman Program Mandated by Federal and State Laws Housed in the State Unit on Aging Advocates for Residents in Nursing Homes/RCF, DMH & DDSN Facilities Lt. Governor’s Office on Aging February, 2010
OAPA(Omnibus Adult Protection Act) LTCOP Investigates NON-CRIMINAL Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation Cannot delegate investigative power Lt. Governor’s Office on Aging February, 2010
OAPA(Omnibus Adult Protection Act) CRIMINAL Findings or Reports Referred to Appropriate Entity SLED VAIU Local Law Enforcement Lt. Governor’s Office on Aging February, 2010
Nursing Home DMH or DDSN Facility VAIU Criminal Non-Criminal Local Law Enforcement Non-Criminal Criminal VAIU Investigates SLTCOP SLTCOP 10 Regional Offices Incident or Situation Occurs Generates Complaint Lt. Governor’s Office on Aging February, 2010
For More Information: Dale Watson, SLTCO 1301 Gervais St., Ste. 200 Columbia, SC 29201 803-734-9900 Lt. Governor’s Office on Aging February, 2010