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Contact Us If the sender wishes to contact the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Office of the Ombudsman to discuss any issues that may require the inclusion of private or confidential data, DHCS recommends calling the Ombudsman at (888) 452-8609.
The Ombuds listens, helps find information, directs people to appropriate sources of information and policy, develops options, and helps empower people to manage workplace issues.
An ombudsman (/ˈɒmbʊdzmən/ OM-buudz-mən, also US: /-bədz-, -bʌdz-/ -bədz-, -budz-), ombud, ombuds, bud, ombudswoman, ombudsperson, or public advocate is a government employee who investigates and tries to resolve complaints, usually through recommendations (binding or not) or mediation.
An ombudsman is an independent person who investigates and resolves complaints between parties. An ombudsman is fair and impartial when considering complaints.
An ombuds works to manage conflict within an organization, whereas mediation is a specific process used for conflict resolution. Many ombuds are trained as mediators and often use mediation skills and techniques as one of many approaches to problem-solving and conflict management.
These ombuds receive and investigate complaints and concerns regarding governmental policies and processes. The authority and mandate of classical ombuds are typically provided by statutory language.
More recently, the function of an ombuds is to assist individuals and groups in the resolution of conflicts or concerns. Their role is to be a neutral party to facilitate informal resolutions to the concerns of their visitors.
Contact Us If the sender wishes to contact the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Office of the Ombudsman to discuss any issues that may require the inclusion of private or confidential data, DHCS recommends calling the Ombudsman at (888) 452-8609.
An ombudsman in California will listen to your concerns and step in to assist you with a complaint. They will ensure the right parties are involved and connect you to resources.