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AN ORDINANCE
Amending Title 2, Chapter 4
To Clarify the Powers and Duties of the
Evanston Commission on Aging
WHEREAS, the Evanston Commission on Aging is mandated
to provide advocacy and ombudsman services;
WHEREAS, the Evanston Commission on Aging is a duly
authorized sub -state ombudsman program for the Illinois
Department on Aging; and
WHEREAS, federal and state ombudsman legislation has
recently been revised and adopted respectively;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That Section 2-4-5 of the City Code of
the City of Evanston, 1979, as amended, be
and it is hereby further amended to read as follows:
2-4-5(F): LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
1. To operate a Long Term Care Ombudsman Program within the
rules and standards prescribed by the Illinois Act on Aging
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Americans Act, (42 U.S.C., Sec. 307, 1988, as amended), paid
and qualified volunteer staff of the program:
a. shall have immediate access to all long term care
facilities and residents, and, with written permission
from the resident or legal guardian, shall have access to
all records of the resident;
b. shall receive, investigate and resolve complaints,
problems, concerns or issues reported by or on behalf of
persons who are, who have been, or who may become
residents of long term care facilities relating to
action, inaction or decisions of:
1) providers or their representatives,
2) long term care facilities,
3) public agencies, or
4) social service agencies,
which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare or
rights of such residents;
c. shall maintain the confidentiality of all resident
• records and information within the program;
d. may visit and talk, in person or on the telephone,
with residents and make personal, social and legal
services available to residents;
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e. may assist residents in asserting their rights by
means of personal advocacy or in groups such as the
Resident Council and family councils; and
f. may consult with and assist facility staff and
administrators in resolving issues, concerns, problems
and complaints.
2. To refer to and consult with appropriate local, state and
federal agencies regarding.the conditions of long term care
facilities.
3. To coordinate ombudsman services with the Protection and
Advocacy system for individuals with developmental
disabilities'or mental illness who are residing in long term
care facilities.
4. To pursue any and all administrative, legal and other
appropriate remedies on behalf of residents of long term
care facilities.
SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances -
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in the manner provided by law.
Introduced: ��'�,y�� ��2 ( 1989
Adopted: 19A,
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Approved:1989`"'
Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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/ City Clerk
Approved as ba form:
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�Corpotation Counsel
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