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2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 31 - HEALTH

CHAPTER 8 - CARE AND PROTECTION OF INDIGENT AND ELDERLY PATIENTS
ARTICLE 3 - LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
§ 31-8-54 - Duties of community ombudsmen

O.C.G.A. 31-8-54 (2010)
31-8-54. Duties of community ombudsmen


Pursuant to policies and procedures established by the state ombudsman, the community ombudsmen shall:

(1) Learn about the general conditions affecting residents of long-term care facilities and work for the best interest of these residents;

(2) Receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities;

(3) Collect data about the number and types of complaints handled; and

(4) Report regularly to the state ombudsman about the data collected and the activities of the community ombudsmen.