Establishes the Mississippi Long-Term Care Ombudsman Act to create a State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program within the Department of Human Services.
The Mississippi Long-Term Care Ombudsman Act establishes a State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program within the Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services. The Act outlines the duties and responsibilities of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, including identifying, investigating, and resolving complaints made by or on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities. It also details the duties of representatives of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, who must be certified and trained.
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