EA In The News Articles

“Witnesses speaking before the subcommittee for the House Committee on Ways and Means sought to cast blame as well, but also offered recommendations to prevent further harm to residents and [...]

“’The reason why [registered] nurses are important is that they set a standard,’ says Nicole Howell, executive director of Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda in [...]

“The wide-ranging discussion kept returning to nursing home workers. Many are women of color who are poorly paid with little to no health benefits. To make ends meet, staff often work at [...]

“Witnessing firsthand that older adults living in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living programs can feel isolated, the Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa and Solano expanded its [...]

“When we talked to the facility about ensuring that she had adequate wound care as well as someone to sit with her, just twice a day and spend 25 minutes feeding her, the response was we [...]