(c) The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman shall provide:

1. (1) Resources and technical assistance to each regional ombudsman program to develop and maintain its volunteer program; and
2. (2) The curriculum and supervision of training provided by the regional ombudsman programs to volunteers.

(d)

1. (1) The program may utilize volunteers to perform other functions to benefit the program that are nonresident related.
2. (2) Such volunteers may perform program activities, as determined by the local program and upon approval by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
3. (3) Only volunteer ombudsman representatives will have access to residents.

(e) All volunteers with the program shall:

1. (1)

   1. (A) Work under direct supervision of an ombudsman representative.
   2. (B) Failure to follow the direction of the ombudsman representative may be grounds for dismissal from volunteer duties by the regional ombudsman representative;
2. (2) Provide appropriate documentation to the program of all activities done on behalf of the program;
3. (3) Adhere to the laws and policies related to confidentiality of information provided to the program; and
4. (4) Meet the requirements and perform his or her responsibilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations, and this part.