Fraser Receives Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BARBARA FRASER, PROGRAM MANAGER, PRESENTED CONGRESSIONAL AWARD

Working with the State Office since 1989, Fraser has coordinated certification training and continuing education for staff of the Georgia LTCO Program. She has been commended for her training techniques and innovative skits designed for adult learners. On November 30, 2001, Fraser retired from her position as Program Manager, but she remains actively involved in ombudsman activities.

Ombudsmen representing the Council of Community Ombudsman (CoCO) at the luncheon honored Fraser with the special tribute that included, in addition to the Congressional Award, accolades excerpted from a collection of letters and notes prepared by facility residents and employees, a special letter prepared by Lt. Governor Mark Taylor and the CoCO Ombudsman of the Year Award.

The staff of the LTCO program seek to improve the quality of life of the residents of long-term care facilities – nursing homes and personal care homes, often called assisted living or residential care homes. “Ombudsman” is a Swedish word meaning citizen representative.

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