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Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-10-13-9

  • ombudsman: means an individual or entity designated by the state ombudsman to investigate and resolve local complaints and concerns regarding the health, safety, welfare, or rights of residents. See Indiana Code 12-10-13-4.5
  • state ombudsman: refers to the individual appointed by the secretary or the secretary's designee to run the state long term care ombudsman program and office under Indiana Code 12-10-13-6
   Sec. 9. The secretary or the secretary’s designee shall appoint an acting state ombudsman within thirty (30) days of a vacancy in the position of state ombudsman. The acting state ombudsman has the powers and duties of the state ombudsman.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-11(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.16.