Item 8

Authorize the Long Term Care Ombudsman to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $99,599 from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding for LTC Ombudsman, Award Authority Administration for Community Living, PL 116-136 (CARES Act) under PL 116-131 (OAA), to provide one-time funding to support prevention, preparing for and responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2022. (2)Further authorize to create one new part-time position for the Ombudsmen program. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2023. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on November 19, 2021.