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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 32.03.02.07" title_num="32" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="02" heading="Record-Keeping System.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The respective local and State ombudsman shall maintain records related to complaints received by or on behalf of residents of related institutions which shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Name, address, and phone number of the complainant;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Name of the resident;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Relationship of the complainant to the resident;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Name of the facility;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Nature of the complaint;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Steps taken to investigate the complaint;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Outcome of the investigation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Resolution and follow-up.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If the complainant refuses to identify himself or the resident, it should be so indicated in the record.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The local and State ombudsman shall store complaint records in file cabinets which are locked when not in use. Access to these file cabinets shall be limited to the patient advocates and project staff authorized by the local or State ombudsman.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>In accordance with federal statutes, information or records maintained by the Ombudsman Program may not be disclosed unless authorized by the respective State or local ombudsman.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>