Erin Pettegrew

Deputy State Long-term Care Ombudsman @Ohio Department of Aging

Columbus, OH, US

Works to improve the experiences of Ohio\'s long-term care consumers. Serves as the point person for the Ohio Nursing Home Quality Initiative, including as the Project Director of CMP-funded quality improvement projects such as Person-Centered Staff Engagement, Person-Directed Dementia Care and Music & Memory. Manages annual LTC facility consumer satisfaction surveys that help guide facility quality improvement efforts and help consumers and their loved ones select their long-term care providers. Coordinates the Ohio interagency resident transition team in the event of a long-term care provider closure. Provides training and technical assistance to regional long-term care ombudsmen and assists in quality improvement and monitoring programs. Current Chair of the Consumer Voice Leadership Council.

Ohio University

B.S.

Ohio University

M.A.

The Ohio State University

Continuing Education

University of Colorado Boulder

Political Science