The state ombudsman shall assure that all residents of long-term care facilities in the state have access to program services. The state ombudsman may fulfill its responsibilities through the department either directly or by a department contract or other arrangement with a public agency or non-profit private organization. Any such agency or non-profit entity that contracts with the department to provide ombudsman services must employ a full-time state ombudsman.

[9.2.19.9 NMAC - Rp, 9.2.19.9 NMAC, 12/29/2017]