State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Maryland > Human-services > Title-10 > Subtitle-9 > 10-902§ 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.]
