Volunteer ombudsman; designation; certification; dedesignation
Authority: IC 12-9.1-2-3 ; IC 12-10-13-17
Affected: IC 12-10-13-4.5
Sec. 10. (a) The state ombudsman may designate a volunteer ombudsman to perform specific office duties.
(b)To be designated as a volunteer ombudsman, an…#
(b) To be designated as a volunteer ombudsman, an individual shall: (1) successfully complete the Indiana long term care volunteer ombudsman program training; and (2) be free of conflicts of interest as required by this rule.
(c)Each volunteer ombudsman designated in accordance with…#
(c) Each volunteer ombudsman designated in accordance with subsection (a) must be certified for a period not to exceed two (2) years.
(d)The local ombudsman shall assess each volunteer…#
(d) The local ombudsman shall assess each volunteer ombudsman at least every two (2) years and make a recommendation regarding recertification to the state ombudsman. In order to be recertified, the volunteer ombudsman shall: (1) satisfactorily perform the duties of the position; (2) remain free of conflicts of interest as required by this rule; and (3) meet any additional requirements specified by law or regulation.