§2010.2. Establishment of the office of the ombudsman
The office of the state long-term care ombudsman is established in the
office of elderly affairs for the purpose of assisting residents of facilities
within this state. The office shall by administrative rule specify the
educational and professional requirements for such ombudsman. Nothing
contained in R.S. 40:2010.1 through 2010.5 shall be construed to supersede or
modify the ultimate authority exercised over nursing homes by the Louisiana
Department of Health pursuant to R.S. 40:2009.1 et seq.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 515, §1. Acts 1988, No. 1003, §1; Acts 1997,
No. 1264, §1.