New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 9 - HUMAN RIGHTS
Chapter 2 - AGE
Part 19 - LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
Section 9.2.19.23 - FACILITY OMBUDSMAN RESPONSIBILITIES

Universal Citation: 9 NM Admin Code 9.2.19.23

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

In addition to the responsibilities set forth in Section 9.2.19.22 NMAC, each facility ombudsman shall be responsible for:

A. providing LTCO services to assist in the protection of the health, safety, welfare and rights of residents in accordance with the provisions of the federal and state laws governing the LTCO and consistent with their respective certifications and duties for which they are responsible for thereby, as set forth in this part;

B. documenting LTCO activities and case work, if any, as required by the SLTCO;

C. visiting his or her assigned facility or facilities regularly;

D. submitting regular monthly reports;

E. submitting appropriately written complaints;

F. being responsive to the needs and concerns of long term care facility residents; and

G. participating in appropriate continuing education.

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