(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. § 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.