The Ombudsman may communicate and visit with a resident who receives home care services; provided, that the Ombudsman obtains permission from the resident or a representative of the resident to enter the resident's home.
CREDIT(S)
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-218, § 303, as added Mar. 14, 2012, D.C. Law 19-111, § 2(d), 59 DCR 455.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section 3 of D.C. Law 19-111, see § 7013 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-383, June 19, 2012, 59 DCR 7764).
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section 3 of D.C. Law 19-111, see § 7013 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-413, July 25, 2012, 59 DCR 9290).
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-111, see notes under § 7-701.01.
Miscellaneous Notes
Section 3 of D.C. Law 19-111 provides:
“Sec. 3. Applicability.
“This act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan.”