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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The State Ombudsman shall establish policies and procedures with regard to confidentiality of resident, long-term care facility and government agency records. These policies and procedures shall ensure that:
(a) Any ombudsman shall not disclose the identity of any resident or complainant unless the resident or complainant or the legal representative of either specifically consents in writing to the disclosure.
(b) The investigatory files of any long-term care facilities ombudsman program shall be maintained as confidential information and may only be disclosed at the discretion of the State Ombudsman or their designee for such purposes set by criteria of the State Ombudsman, except as necessary for the preparation of statistical data, as required to carry out the duties of Sections 43-7-51 through 43-7-79, or as required pursuant to a court order.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 43. Public Welfare § 43-7-69 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-43-public-welfare/ms-code-sect-43-7-69/
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