The office shall investigate and seek to resolve complaints and concerns communicated by or on behalf of patients, residents or clients of any long-term care facility. The office may initiate investigations based on its observations of the conditions in a long-term care facility. If the office does not investigate a complaint, the complainant shall be notified of the decision not to investigate and the reasons for the decision.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 28-17-8

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.