(a) There is a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in the Department. (b) The purpose of the Program is to fulfill the requirements of: (1) the Program under this subtitle; and (2) the federal Older Americans Act, including the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 3058g. (c) (1) The Secretary, in consultation with the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out this subtitle. (2) The regulations adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall establish: (i) the requirements for an annual review by the Department of all ombudsman activities; and (ii) the process for assisting individuals with organizing and operating a resident council and a family council in a long-term care facility.
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