Code of Massachusetts Regulations
101 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Title 101 CMR 30.00 - Statewide Long-term Care Ombudsman Program
Section 30.08 - Refusal, Suspension, or Removal of Local Ombudsman Program Designation
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) The State Ombudsman may refuse to designate a host agency during the application process, or suspend or remove designation of a host agency, if the State Ombudsman determines the local ombudsman program does not meet the standards set forth in 101 CMR 30.06 or 101 CMR 30.07, or is not in compliance with the designation agreement or other federal or state laws or requirements to operate as a local ombudsman program.
(2) If the State Ombudsman determines an action or omission by a person associated with a local ombudsman program endangers or has endangered the life, health, welfare, or safety of a resident or staff of a facility, the State Ombudsman may refuse, suspend, or remove the host agency's designation orally, effective immediately. The State Ombudsman will provide written notice of action with the information required in 101 CMR 30.08(3) to the host agency within seven calendar days of the oral notice.
(3) Notice of Action. The written notice of a determination by the State Ombudsman to refuse, suspend, or remove designation of the host agency must:
(4) Continuity of Services. Upon refusal, suspension, or removal of designation, the State Ombudsman will work to ensure no gap in Ombudsman Program services and designate a new local ombudsman program for the geographic area as soon as practicable.
(5) Termination of Funding of a Designated Local Ombudsman Program.