RS 40:2010.2 - Establishment of the office of the ombudsman The office of the state long-term care ombudsman is established in the office of elderly affairs for the purpose of assisting residents of facilities within this state. The office shall by administrative rule specify the educational and professional requirements for such ombudsman. Nothing contained in R.S. 40:2010.1 through 2010.5 shall be construed to supersede or modify the ultimate authority exercised over nursing homes by the Louisiana Department of Health pursuant to R.S. 40:2009.1 et seq. Added by Acts 1982, No. 515, §1. Acts 1988, No. 1003, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1264, §1.
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