Sec. 21. The office shall make available independent legal counsel for the state ombudsman for the following:
(1) Representation of the state ombudsman against a lawsuit or other legal action that is brought or threatened to be brought against the state ombudsman in connection with the state ombudsman's performance of the state ombudsman's official duties of the state long term care ombudsman program.
(2) Advice and counsel for the state ombudsman in protecting a resident's rights.
(3) The drafting of rules, policies, and procedures for the operation of the state long term care ombudsman program.
(4) Advice concerning complaint resolution of complex cases.
As added by P.L.168-2018, SEC.28.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
12-10-13-3.2. Legal Assistance Developer
12-10-13-3.3. Legal Representative
12-10-13-3.6. Long Term Care Facility
12-10-13-7. Establishment of Office
12-10-13-8. Appointing of State Long Term Care Ombudsman
12-10-13-9. Appointment of Acting State Ombudsman
12-10-13-11. Prohibition on Previous Employment of State Ombudsman
12-10-13-12. Eligibility; Pecuniary Interest Prohibition
12-10-13-13. Technical Experts; Staff
12-10-13-14. Investigation and Resolution of Complaints and Concerns
12-10-13-15. Disclosure of Records With Informed Consent
12-10-13-16.2. Ombudsman; Access to Persons, Places, Records, and Other Information
12-10-13-16.5. Access to Records of a Long Term Care Facility
12-10-13-16.6. Ombudsman; Access to Records of State or Local Government Agency or Entity
12-10-13-16.7. Immunity for the Release or Disclosure of Records
12-10-13-19. Annual Report; Distribution