Section 10-902 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program established.

§ 10-902. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program established.
 

(a)  In general.- There is a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in the Department. 

(b)  Purpose.- The purpose of the Program is to fulfill the requirements of: 

(1) the Program under this subtitle; and 

(2) the federal Older Americans Act, including the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 3058G. 

(c)  Regulations.-  

(1) The Secretary shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out this subtitle. 

(2) The regulations adopted under subsection (c) of this section shall establish: 

(i) the requirements for an annual review by the Department of all ombudsman activities; and 

(ii) the process for assisting individuals with organizing and operating a resident council and a family council in a long-term care facility. 
 

[2010, ch. 155, § 2.]