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Florida Statutes Title XXIX. Public Health § 400.0063. Establishment of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; designation of ombudsman and legal advocate

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) There is created the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in the Department of Elderly Affairs.

(2)(a) The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program shall be headed by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who shall serve on a full-time basis and shall personally, or through representatives of the program, carry out its purposes and functions in accordance with state and federal law.

(b) The state ombudsman shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of Elderly Affairs. The secretary shall appoint a person who has expertise and experience in the fields of long-term care and advocacy to serve as state ombudsman.

(3)(a) There is created in the office the position of legal advocate, who shall be selected by and serve at the pleasure of the state ombudsman and shall be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.

(b) The duties of the legal advocate shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Assisting the state ombudsman in carrying out the duties of the office with respect to the abuse, neglect, exploitation, or violation of rights of residents of long-term care facilities.

2. Assisting the representatives of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in carrying out their responsibilities under this part.

3. Pursuing administrative, legal, and other appropriate remedies on behalf of residents.

4. Serving as legal counsel to the representatives of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in any suit or other legal action that is initiated in connection with the performance of the official duties of the representatives of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.

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