- (a) No minimum education or experience is required for volunteers prior to screening and acceptance into the Arkansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.
- (b) The Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman shall clarify responsibilities and provide training for volunteers, as set forth in the certification requirements for ombudsman representatives, see Subpart 11 of this part.
(c)
- (1) A volunteer shall have a criminal background check in accordance with Arkansas Code § 20-38-101 et seq.
(2) If convicted of any of the crimes listed under the laws related to nursing homes, personal care homes, or assisted living communities, the individual shall not serve as a volunteer if he or she:
- (A) Seeks to become certified;
- (B) Has direct contact with residents in his or her role as a volunteer; or
- (C) Has access to program files or other confidential information regarding residents.