§ 42-66.7-4. Long-term care ombudsperson.
The department of elderly affairs shall establish the position(s) of long-term care ombudsperson for the purpose of advocating on behalf of long-term care facility residents and of receiving, investigating and resolving through mediation, negotiation, and administrative action complaints filed by residents of long-term care facilities, individuals acting on their behalf or any individual organization or government agency that has reason to believe that a long-term care facility, organization or government agency has engaged in activities, practices or omissions that constitute a violation of applicable statutes or regulations or that may have an adverse effect upon the health, safety, welfare, rights or the quality of life of residents of long-term care facilities. The department of elderly affairs may operate the office of long-term care ombudsperson and carry out the program, directly or by contract or other arrangement with any public agency or non-profit organization.
History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 92, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-66.7 - Long-Term Care Ombudsperson Act of 1995
Section 42-66.7-1. - Short title.
Section 42-66.7-2. - Program established.
Section 42-66.7-3. - Definitions.
Section 42-66.7-4. - Long-term care ombudsperson.
Section 42-66.7-5. - Powers and duties.
Section 42-66.7-6. - Confidentiality.
Section 42-66.7-7. - Access to records, facility, resident.
Section 42-66.7-8. - Retaliation prohibited.
Section 42-66.7-9. - Cooperation required.
Section 42-66.7-10. - Annual reports.
Section 42-66.7-11. - Immunity from liability.
Section 42-66.7-12. - Rules and regulations.
Section 42-66.7-13. - Interagency cooperation.
Section 42-66.7-14. - Non-interference.
Section 42-66.7-15. - Enforcement.
Section 42-66.7-16. - Penalty for violations of sections 42-66.7-8 and 42-66.7-14.