52:27G-6.Ā  Objective of office of ombudsman
The Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly shall have asĀ  its basic objective that of promoting, advocating and insuring, as a whole andĀ  in particular cases, the adequacy of the care received, and the quality of lifeĀ  experienced, by elderly patients, residents and clients of facilities withinĀ  this State.Ā  In determining what elements are essential to adequate care andĀ  quality of life, the ombudsman shall consider the unique medical, social andĀ  economic needs and problems of the elderly as patients, residents and clientsĀ  of facilities and as citizens and community members.

L.1977, c. 239, s. 6, eff. Sept. 29, 1977.