Independently Guiding Corrections to Improved Health and Wellness For All!

The independently operated Office of the Ombudsman (Office), run by Lauren “Laurie” M. Andersen, MM, RN, CEN, CCRN, Ombudsman and Executive Director of the Office, reporting to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), serves at the independent health and wellness adviser to the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC).

The mission of the Office of the Ombudsman (Office) is to promote a healthy environment for all those who live or work in MA Department of Correction (DOC) facilities. In a post-pandemic climate, the Office will focus its efforts on advising the DOC on both general infection control and wellness initiatives. The Office shall develop comprehensive health and wellness initiatives, as well as training and education programs. Thereafter, collaboratively with the DOC, the Office shall implement those health and wellness programs that positively impact the DOC culture and climate for the benefit of all. The Office believes that improving the wellness of DOC staff will positively impact incarcerated individuals.

Lauren “Laurie” M. Andersen, MM, RN, CEN, CCRN

Director/Ombudsman – Office of the Ombudsman

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Office Sponsors Staff Appreciation Breakfast at SBCC – DOC Retirees Participate

The Office of the Ombudsman organized an appreciation breakfast for the Department of Correction staff of Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center on September 10th, 2024. Breakfast became a much better celebration when at least fifteen retirees from the Department of Correction participated by cooking, providing breakfast foods, and by showing up to participate. It was an excellent…

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Office to Host a 1-Day Wellness Conference For DOC Staff – October 9, 2024

The Office of the Ombudsman to host a one-day conference exclusively for Massachusetts Department of Correction staff to provide strategies, connections, and resources to advance wellbeing. Register by 10/02/2024 by clicking HERE, or by clicking on the poster below. Topics Include: Nutrition; Physical Wellness; Balancing Work/Life; Post Traumatic Growth; Psychological Wellness; and Financial Wellness When:…

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Letter acknowledging Ombudsman's role in partnership with MA DOC

Office Instrumental in Struggle Well Partnership with MA DOC

The New England Struggle Well team is grateful to the Office for introducing the Boulder Crest Foundation’s Struggle Well program to the MA Department of Correction (DOC). The Office is pleased to have been the catalyst for connecting these two great organizations for the benefit of DOC staff.

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