Ombudsmen must be recertified each calendar year. The state ombudsman shall determine recertification requirements. As part of the recertification, the state ombudsman shall verify that the ombudsman seeking recertification has successfully:

1. A. visited his or her assigned facility or facilities regularly;
2. B. submitted regular monthly reports;
3. C. submitted appropriately written complaints;
4. D. demonstrated responsiveness to the needs and concerns of long-term care facility residents; and
5. E. demonstrated evidence of receiving appropriate continuing education.

[9.2.19.16 NMAC - Rp, 9.2.19.16 NMAC, 12/29/2017]