Western Montana Area VI Agency

“The agency provides a draft copy of the form 990 to each board member at a regularly scheduled board meeting for review and discussion prior to finalization.”

“The board annually reviews the conflict of interest policy and members must disclose any conflicts noted. Board members must disclose immediately any conflict of interest that arises during the normal course of business and excuse themselves from further discussion.”

“The agency's policies and organizational documents are available upon request. The agency's form 990 tax return is available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: In-home care and caregiver provides home-based services such as nursing, personal care, transportation, and homemaking services to enable elderly with the greatest economic and social needs to remain in their own homes. The caregiver program also aids caregivers by making information and assistance available to caregivers, provides for individual counseling, support groups, and training to caregivers, and provides for respite care services. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Older American Act provides a variety of services, primarily by contract, such as congregated and home-delivered meals, homemaker, home chore, respite care, transportation, health screening services, telephone reassurance, outreach, and other services designed to maintain the independence of the clients, allowing them to live with dignity in their own homes for as long as possible. Area Agencies are charged with encouraging planning for development and maintenance of such local programs, in addition to monitoring each contractors performance and adherence to program rules and regulations, while assuring appropriate reporting and accountability for resources. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Ombudsman provides information and assistance to residents and their families in an effort to ensure the best care and quality of life possible for residents. A Long Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman is an advocate for residents living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. LTC Ombudsmen resolve conflicts and provide education regarding rights making routine visits to each facility so residents have an opportunity to voice their concerns. WMTAOA staffs both the Local Certified LTC Ombudsman for its service area and the Regional LTC Ombudsman.”