Article 3 Findings; purpose of article

Definitions. Determination of indigency. Creation of fund. Maintenance of records; certification of cost of care; determination of amount of fund. Payments from fund to hospitals. State appropriations to fund. Compliance with this article Long-term Care Ombudsman Program 31-8-50. 31-8-51. 31-8-52. 31-8-53. 31-8-54. 31-8-55. 436 Declaration of policy. Definitions. Establishment of long-term care ombudsman program. Duties of state ombudsman. Duties of community ombudsmen. Entry and investigative authority; cooperation of governSec. Sec. 31-8-56. 31-8-57. 31-8-58. 31-8-59. 31-8-60. 31-8-61. 31-8-62. 31-8-63. ment agencies; communication with residents. Resolution of complaints. Reporting abuse. Confidentiality. Notice to residents. Retaliation against resident and interference with ombudsman prohibited; provisions applicable to violations. Liability for provision of information. Liability arising from complaints. Rules and regulations. Article 4 31-8-83. 31-8-84. 31-8-85. 31-8-86. 31-8-87. 31-8-88. 31-8-109.