title: Rural volunteer ombudsman programs.
abstract: We examine benefits and difficulties surrounding the effective implementation of a long-term care volunteer ombudsman program in a rural setting. Discussion focuses on the uniqueness of each rural community and potential strategies that can be mixed and matched to meet individual community needs. We consider implications for the development and implementation of ombudsman programs in rural areas.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006284:Health Plan Implementation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006285:Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D012424:Rural Population; D013714:Tennessee; D014838:Volunteers