Sec. 6h.
The local or regional long-term care ombudsman programs established pursuant to section 6(2)(aa) shall do all of the following:
(a) Accept, investigate, verify, and work to resolve complaints, whether reported to or initiated by an ombudsman, relating to any action which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, and rights of a resident of a long-term care facility.
(b) Provide information about long-term care facilities, the rights of residents, sources of payment for care, and guidelines in selecting a long-term facility or other service to residents and the public.
(c) Make referrals to appropriate government and private agencies.
(d) Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to assist ombudsmen in providing services.
(e) Educate residents and the public about abuse of long-term care residents and coordinate with licensing and enforcement agencies to assure appropriate investigation of abuse complaints and corrective actions.
(f) Assist in the development and work of resident councils when invited by residents or the long-term care facility. As used in this subdivision, "resident council" means a forum in which residents of long-term care facilities exercise their rights and communicate their views on the operations of a long-term care facility, the quality of care and life provided, and any other issue of interest to the council.
(g) Assist the state long-term care ombudsman in identifying needed regulatory changes in long-term care.
History: Add. 1987, Act 35, Imd. Eff. May 27, 1987 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the department of community health to the aging and adult services agency created within the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the office of services to the aging, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of commission on services to the aging and powers and duties of the office of services to the aging from the aging and adult services agency to the department of health and human services, and abolishment of the aging and adult services agency, see E.R.O. No. 2021-2, compiled at MCL 400.562.Popular Name: Act 180
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 180 of 1981 - Older Michiganians Act (400.581 - 400.594)
Section 400.581 - Short Title.
Section 400.582 - Definitions.
Section 400.584 - Duties of Commission.
Section 400.586 - Office of Services to the Aging; Duties.
Section 400.586b - Report; Applicability of Section.
Section 400.586c - Volunteer Service Credit Program.
Section 400.586d-400.586f - Repealed. 1988, Act 235, Eff. Apr. 1, 1990.
Section 400.586h - Local or Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs; Requirements.
Section 400.586j - Retaliation or Discrimination as Misdemeanor; Unlawful Conduct; Fine.
Section 400.587 - Office of Services to the Aging; Interagency Agreements.
Section 400.588 - Conduct of Commission Business at Public Meeting; Notice.
Section 400.589b - Senior Care Respite Fund; Distribution of Money; Administrative Costs.
Section 400.592 - Review of Functions, Responsibilities, and Performance of Office and Commission.
Section 400.593 - Transfer of Equipment, Records, and Supplies to Commission and Office.