(a) The ombudsman and his or her designee shall have access to any record that is necessary to carry out his or her responsibilities under this chapter.
(b) The ombudsman or his or her designee may initiate an investigation of a long-term care facility independent of the receipt of a specific complaint.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-218, § 205, 36 DCR 534.)
1981 Ed., § 6-3515.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety
Chapter 7 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Subchapter II - Establishment of a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
§ 7–702.01. Purpose and functions
§ 7–702.02. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — appointment; vacancy
§ 7–702.03. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Training and experience
§ 7–702.04. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Powers and duties
§ 7–702.05. Complaint investigation
§ 7–702.06. Confidentiality of records and identities of residents