# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 10. Department of Aging

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

#### Section 10-902

(a) There is a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in the Department.

(b) The purpose of the Program is to fulfill the requirements of:

  (1) the Program under this subtitle; and

  (2) the federal Older Americans Act, including the requirements of 42 U.S.C. Sec. 3058g.

(c)

  (1) The Secretary, in consultation with the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out this subtitle.

  (2) The regulations adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall establish:

    (i) the requirements for an annual review by the Department of all ombudsman activities; and

    (ii) the process for assisting individuals with organizing and operating a resident council and a family council in a long-term care facility.

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