(a) In selecting matters for review, an ombudsperson should give particular attention to actions of an agency, facility, or program that:
- (1) may be contrary to law or rule;
- (2) may be unreasonable, unfair, oppressive, or inconsistent with a policy or order of an agency, facility, or program;
- (3) may result in abuse or neglect of a child;
- (4) may disregard the rights of a child or other individual served by an agency or facility; or
- (5) may be unclear or inadequately explained, when reasons should have been revealed.
- (b) An ombudsperson shall, in selecting matters for review, inform other interested agencies in order to avoid duplicating other investigations or regulatory efforts, including activities undertaken by a tribal organization under the authority of sections 260.751 to 260.835.