Indiana Statutes
§ 12-10-13-21 — Independent legal counsel for state ombudsman
The office shall make available independent legal counsel for the state ombudsman for the following:
(1)Representation of the state ombudsman against a lawsuit or
other legal action that is brought or threatened to be brought
against the state ombudsman in connection with the state
ombudsman's performance of the state ombudsman's official
duties of the state long term care ombudsman program.
(2)Advice and counsel for the state ombudsman in protecting a
resident's rights.
(3)The drafting of rules, policies, and procedures for the
operation of the state long term care ombudsman program.
(4)Advice concerning complaint resolution of complex cases.
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.168-2018, SEC.28.
Nearby Sections
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§ 12-10-1-1
Establishment of bureau§ 12-10-1-2
Purpose§ 12-10-1-3
Administration of programs§ 12-10-1-4
Duties§ 12-10-1-5
Coordination of services with area agencies§ 12-10-1-6
Area agencies; duties; coverage area changes§ 12-10-10-1
"Case management"§ 12-10-10-1.5
"Activities of daily living"§ 12-10-10-10
Services funding; source§ 12-10-10-12
Negotiation of reimbursement rates§ 12-10-10-2
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