# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 10. Department of Aging

### Subtitle 9. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

#### Section 10-901

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Local long-term care ombudsman entity" means an entity designated by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to assist in carrying out the duties of the Program.

(c) "Long-term care facility" means:

  (1) a nursing facility, as defined in Sec. 19-301 of the Health - General Article; or

  (2) an assisted living program, as defined in Sec. 19-1801 of the Health - General Article.

(d) "Office" means the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman established under this subtitle.

(e) "Ombudsman" means:

  (1) the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman; and

  (2) any individual, whether a paid employee or a volunteer, who is designated by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman as an ombudsman.

(f) "Program" means the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program established under this subtitle.

(g) "Resident" means a resident of a long-term care facility located in the State.

(h) "State Long-Term Care Ombudsman" means the individual selected by the Secretary under Sec. 10-903 of this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)