9 CRR-NY 6660.5NY-CRR
9 CRR-NY 6660.5
9 CRR-NY 6660.5
6660.5 Designation of ombudsmen.
(a) The State ombudsman may appoint as a long-term care ombudsman an individual who has successfully completed the training program required by the State ombudsman. In addition, the State ombudsman may refuse, suspend, or remove such appointments of ombudsmen.
(b) Before recommending to the State ombudsman that an individual be designated as an ombudsman, the coordinator of a local ombudsman entity shall assure that such individual has successfully completed a training program for ombudsmen which included the minimum number of hours of training required and which provided for training in all subject and skill areas specified by the State ombudsman.
(c) The State ombudsman shall investigate allegations of misconduct by ombudsmen in the performance of ombudsman program duties and shall coordinate such investigations with the State Office for the Aging and with the local ombudsman entity.
(d) The State ombudsman shall offer an opportunity for reconsideration of any decision to refuse, suspend, or remove the appointment of any ombudsman, and shall follow the grievance process for such actions. Notwithstanding the grievance process, the State ombudsman shall make the final determination to appoint or to refuse, suspend, or remove the appointment of an ombudsman.
9 CRR-NY 6660.5
Current through July 31, 2021
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