Montana § 52-3-601 Purpose

Montana Statutes

§ 52-3-601 — Purpose

Montana·Title 52 FAMILY SERVICES·Ch. 3 ADULT SERVICES·Part 6 Ombudsman Services

52-3-601 . Purpose. The legislature finds that many disabled and elderly Montana citizens reside in long-term care facilities in Montana and because of their isolated and vulnerable condition are dependent on others for care and protection. It is the intent of the legislature that, contingent on receipt of federal funds for the purpose, the office of legal and long-term care ombudsman services:

(1)monitor the quality of care and life for residents of long-term care facilities;

(2)develop and coordinate legal services for elderly citizens; and

(3)through necessary investigations, reports, and corrective action, ensure that a good quality of care and life be maintained for residents of long-term care facilities.

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52-3-601 . Purpose. The legislature finds that many disabled and elderly Montana citizens reside in long-term care facilities in Montana and because of their isolated and vulnerable condition are dependent on others for care and protection. It is the intent of the legislature that, contingent on receipt of federal funds for the purpose, the office of legal and long-term care ombudsman services:
(1) monitor the quality of care and life for residents of long-term care facilities;
(2) develop and coordinate legal services for elderly citizens; and
(3) through necessary investigations, reports, and corrective action, ensure that a good quality of care and life be maintained for residents of long-term care facilities.

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