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I. A guardian of the person shall file an annual report with the court within 90 days after the anniversary date of the guardian's appointment, or be in default. The clerk shall give notice of the default to the guardian by first class mail within 10 days after the default. The clerk shall issue a citation notice in accordance with RSA 554:26-a. The report shall contain a brief summary of the present status of the ward including, but not limited to:
(a)Changes in the medical condition of the ward;
(b)A listing of all major hospitalizations, surgical procedures, psychiatric treatments, and illnesses of the ward;
(c)If the ward is institutionalized in a nursing home or state institution, the results of an investigation into the nature and appropriateness of the ward's care and treatment;
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I. A guardian of the person shall file an annual report with the court within 90 days after the anniversary date of the guardian's appointment, or be in default. The clerk shall give notice of the default to the guardian by first class mail within 10 days after the default. The clerk shall issue a citation notice in accordance with RSA 554:26-a. The report shall contain a brief summary of the present status of the ward including, but not limited to:
(a) Changes in the medical condition of the ward;
(b) A listing of all major hospitalizations, surgical procedures, psychiatric treatments, and illnesses of the ward;
(c) If the ward is institutionalized in a nursing home or state institution, the results of an investigation into the nature and appropriateness of the ward's care and treatment; if the ward is not institutionalized, a brief statement of the supportive social services being provided to the ward;
(d) Any changes or proposals for changes in the living situation of the ward;
(e) The guardian's plan for preserving and maintaining the well-being of the ward;
(f) Facts indicating the need for continuation or cessation of the guardianship, or for any alteration in the powers of the guardian;
(g) Any other information which the court may require the guardian of the person to file.
II. A guardian of the person shall give in hand or mail by first class mail a copy of the annual report to the ward. The court may order service by other means as it deems appropriate. The court may send a copy of the annual report to any other person it may designate. Unless excused by the court for good cause shown, such designated person, if any, shall make a personal visit to the ward. If the ward or the designated person is not satisfied with the report, the ward or the designated person may request a hearing within 15 days after the ward's receipt of the report.