Rhode Island § 42-66.7-4 § 42-66.7-4. Long-term care ombudsperson.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 42-66.7-4 — § 42-66.7-4. Long-term care ombudsperson.

Rhode Island § 42-66.7-4

Title 42State Affairs and Government

Ch. 42-66.7Long-Term Care Ombudsperson Act of 1995

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-66.7-4 (2026).

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§ 42-66.7-4. Long-term care ombudsperson.
The office of healthy aging shall establish the position(s) of long-term care ombudsperson
            for the purpose of advocating on behalf of long-term care facility residents and of
            receiving, investigating, and resolving through mediation, negotiation, and administrative
            action complaints filed by residents of long-term care facilities, individuals acting
            on their behalf, or any individual organization or government agency that has reason
            to believe that a long-term care facility, organization, or government agency has
            engaged in activities, practices, or omissions that constitute a violation of applicable
       

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§ 42-66.7-4. Long-term care ombudsperson.

The office of healthy aging shall establish the position(s) of long-term care ombudsperson for the purpose of advocating on behalf of long-term care facility residents and of receiving, investigating, and resolving through mediation, negotiation, and administrative action complaints filed by residents of long-term care facilities, individuals acting on their behalf, or any individual organization or government agency that has reason to believe that a long-term care facility, organization, or government agency has engaged in activities, practices, or omissions that constitute a violation of applicable statutes or regulations or that may have an adverse effect upon the health, safety, welfare, rights, or the quality of life of residents of long-term care facilities. The office of healthy aging may operate the office of long-term care ombudsperson and carry out the program, directly or by contract or other arrangement with any public agency or nonprofit organization.