Georgia Code § 31-8-54 - Duties of Community Ombudsmen

Pursuant to policies and procedures established by the state ombudsman, the community ombudsmen shall:

(1) Learn about the general conditions affecting residents of long-term care facilities and work for the best interest of these residents;

(2) Receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities;

(3) Collect data about the number and types of complaints handled; and

(4) Report regularly to the state ombudsman about the data collected and the activities of the community ombudsmen.

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