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O.C.G.A. § 31-8-54 Duties of community ombudsmen
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Pursuant to policies and procedures established by the state ombudsman, the community ombudsmen shall: (1) Learn about the general conditions affecting residents of long-term care facilities and work for the best interest of these residents; (2) Receive, investigate, and attempt …
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-55 Entry and investigative authority; cooperation of government agencies; communication with residents
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(a) The state ombudsman or community ombudsman, on his or her initiative or in response to complaints made by or on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities, may conduct investigations in matters within his or her powers and duties as provided by this article. (b) The sta…
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-56 Resolution of complaints
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(a) Following an investigation, the state ombudsman or community ombudsman shall report his opinions or recommendations to the party or parties affected thereby and shall attempt to resolve the complaint using, whenever possible, informal techniques of mediation, conciliation, an…
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-57 Reporting abuse
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Any person who has reasonable cause to believe that a resident of a long-term care facility is being, or has been, abused, neglected, exploited, or abandoned or is in a condition which is the result of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment may report such information or ca…