Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: 4/5
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Measure K Agreement with Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County to provide core services to residents of long-term care facilities
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Recommendation to:
A) Adopt a resolution authorizing a grant agreement with Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County to provide core services to residents of long-term care facilities for the term of February 11, 2025 to February 10, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $150,000, and authorizing the County Executive, or designee, to execute the grant agreement; and
B) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $150,000 appropriating Measure K funds from Non-Departmental Services Reserves to Non-Departmental Services Miscellaneous Other Contributions in support of Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County.
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BACKGROUND:
Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County (OSSMC) provides services to over 9,000 residents in 420 long term care facilities in San Mateo County through onsite monitoring and complaint investigation and resolution. It is a federally mandated program established in 2009 to ensure the protection of residents of long-term care facilities (including nursing homes, board & care, and care facilities for the physically and mentally disabled) through advocacy, direct intervention, and education. It is the only program in San Mateo County dedicated to advocating for the dignity and quality of life of people living in licensed residential care facilities for the elderly and skilled nursing facilities.
Ombudsman serves as a trusted resource for residents and family members to turn to for information and help resolving issues. Since 60% of the residents in these facilities have no visitors, the services Ombudsman provides are of immense value to this community. Their specially trained and state certified volunteers mon...
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