Ohio Department of Aging
07/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/25/2024 12:03
Ohio Department of Aging to Host Statewide Series of Assisted Living Feedback Forums
COLUMBUS, Ohio - With the aim of improving the lives of assisted living facility residents, the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) will be hosting Assisted Living Feedback Forums across the state in August and September. At these Feedback Forums, ODA will hear directly from Ohioans about their experiences with assisted living facilities.
Beginning on August 7 in Columbus, ODA will host Feedback Forums in seven different Ohio locations to solicit opinions from assisted living residents and their loved ones as well as facility staff and administrators.
During the sessions, Ohioans will be able to discuss their experiences in selecting an assisted living facility. Then, attendees will have access to a prototype of "Version 2.0" of what is currently called Ohio's Nursing Home Quality Navigator.
The Navigator, announced and launched in February at a press conference by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and ODA Director Ursel J. McElroy, is an online tool providing users with detailed information about nursing homes across the state in one convenient digital location. Navigator Version 2.0, set to be released later this year, will be updated to include assisted living facilities, among other features.
"As we visited locations around the state last year and listened to Ohioans share their lived experiences with nursing homes, we also heard a pressing need to address care in assisted living facilities," said Director McElroy. "With these new Feedback Forums, ODA will gather personal stories and suggestions from every corner of the state and use that to improve the quality of care and quality of life for assisted living residents. This is also a tremendous opportunity to get direct commentary from users on our popular Navigator and use that commentary to make the next version of the Navigator even better."
The full schedule of Feedback Forums is available below. Members of the public are welcome to register to attend a forum near them.
Click here to register to attend a Feedback Forum.
Feedback Forum Schedule:
Columbus
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m.
Ohio State University
Longaberger Alumni House
2200 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH 43210
Register Here
Nelsonville
Thursday, August 8, 2024
1-3 p.m.
The Lodge at Hocking College
15770 OH-691, Nelsonville, OH 45764
Register Here
Dayton
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
1-3 p.m.
Sinclair Community College
Conference Center - Charity Auditorium
444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH 45402
Register Here
Cincinnati
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
MidPointe Library West Chester
Conference Rooms A/B
9363 Centre Point Dr., West Chester OH 45069
Register Here
Bowling Green
Monday, August 19, 2024
2-4 p.m.
Wood County Senior Center
140 S. Grove St., Bowling Green, OH 43402
Register Here
Youngstown
Thursday, August 29, 2024
1-3 p.m.
Youngstown State University
Kilcawley Center - Chestnut Room
117 University Plaza, Youngstown, OH 44555
Register Here
Cleveland
Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024
1-3 p.m.
The Conference Center at Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
11890 Fairhill Rd., Cleveland, OH 44120
Register Here
These Feedback Forums will be similar in setup to the Listening Sessions that ran as part of the Governor's Nursing Quality & Accountability Task Force in 2023. The Task Force's Recommendations Report, released in May 2023, laid the foundation for the Governor and General Assembly to pass a package of historic nursing home investments and policy reforms as part of the state operating budget.
Among other items, the report included a recommendation to develop a public-facing dashboard with detailed data and information on nursing home quality. That dashboard became the Nursing Home Quality Navigator. Intended as an ever-evolving tool, the Navigator's first major expansion in "Version 2.0" will be the inclusion of assisted living facilities.
While independent from the work of the Nursing Home Quality & Accountability Task Force, these new Assisted Living Feedback Forums will build off the Task Force's strong legacy.
About ODA - The Ohio Department of Aging serves and advocates for the needs of Ohioans age 60 and older, as well as their families, caregivers and communities. Programs include home and community based long-term supports and services, as well as initiatives to promote health and wellness throughout the lifespan. Visit www.aging.ohio.gov.