The Ombuds Blog: Oregon Health & Science University Names Insider to Ombuds Post

February 23, 2021

Oregon Health & Science University Names Insider to Ombuds Post

The academic medical center in Portland has selected Nic Lendino as its next Ombudsperson. They succeed Merle Graybill, who established the program in 2015, and will provide full-time services to faculty, staff, students, and trainees. Lendino moves into the position after serving as OHSU's Assistant Integrity Officer for six and a half years. There is also an updated charter for the Ombuds Office.

Lendino has worked in health care compliance and audit since 2004. They graduated from Alfred University and earned an MS in Organizational Leadership from Mercyhurst University. (LinkedIn; OHSU Ombuds Charter.)

Related posts: Ohio U. Selects Interim Ombuds; Ohio University Ombuds Reports on Eventful Year; Ohio University Names Permanent Ombuds; Job Posting; Oregon Health & Science University Hires an Ombuds; Job Posting.

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Organizational Ombuds serve as a confidential, independent, neutral and informal dispute resolution resource for a specific entity. They are accessible to a defined population and can advocate for fairness. These unique characteristics distinguish Organizational Ombuds from Classical Ombuds, mediators, arbitrators, and other alternative dispute resolution professionals. The term "Ombuds" is shorthand for "Ombudsman," "Ombudsperson" and "Ombuds Officer," which also are used widely.

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February 23, 2021

Oregon Health & Science University Names Insider to Ombuds Post

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