§ 28-17-1 Short title
§ 28-17-2 Purpose
§ 28-17-3 Definitions
§ 28-17-4 Establishment of the office of the state long-term care ombudsman; general duties of the office
§ 28-17-5 Rule-making authority of director
§ 28-17-6 Regional and local long-term care ombudsman programs
§ 28-17-7 Training and certification
§ 28-17-8 Investigation and resolution of complaints
§ 28-17-9 Referrals
§ 28-17-10 Facility posting of ombudsman information
§ 28-17-11 Access to agency records
§ 28-17-12 Access to long-term care facilities
§ 28-17-13 Access to records of patients, residents or clients
§ 28-17-14 Confidentiality of information
§ 28-17-15 Conflict of interest
§ 28-17-16 Representatives of the office
§ 28-17-17 Immunity from liability
§ 28-17-18 Availability of legal counsel
§ 28-17-19 Interference with the office and retaliation prohibited;

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 28 > Article 17 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Attorney-in-fact: A person who, acting as an agent, is given written authorization by another person to transact business for him (her) out of court.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.