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Long-term care ombudsperson - R.I. Gen. Laws Ann. § 42-66.7-4
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Current as of June 2015
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The department of elderly affairs must appoint a long-term care ombudsperson who will act on behalf of long-term care facility residents and advocate for their interests. The department may operate the long-term care ombudsman program directly or via contract with a non-profit organization or public agency.
Current as of June 2015