Sec.17b-411-14. Legal Representation

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The host agency shall ensure that adequate legal counsel is available, and is able, without conflict of interest, to:
(1) Provide advice and consultation needed to protect the health, safety, welfare and rights of residents;
(2) pursue administrative, legal and other remedies on behalf of residents;
(3) assist representatives of the Office of the Long-term Care Ombudsman in the performance of their duties; and
(4) provide legal representation to any representative of the Office of the Long-term Care Ombudsman, including the ombudsmen, against whom legal action is threatened or brought in connection with performance of their duties.

(Effective April 3, 2013)

                    
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