S 959 · 100th Congress · Social Welfare

State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Advocacy Improvement Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-04-08· Sponsored by Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]· Senate

Bill Progress

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, VA, OMB.(1987-04-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Advocacy Improvement Act of 1987 - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require States to establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Office) encompassing any area or local ombudsman entity designated by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman as a subdivision of the Office. Directs States to establish Statewide toll-free hotlines to facilitate the communication of complaints to ombudsmen. Requires States to provide assurances that Office staff are not subject to conflicts of interest and that mechanisms are in place to identify and remedy such conflicts. Immunizes Office representatives from liability under State law for the good faith performance of official duties. Directs States to provide legal counsel to: (1) the Office for advice and consultation; and (2) Office representatives sued in connection with the performance of official duties. Requires States to provide appropriate sanctions against: (1) those willfully interfering with Office representatives in the performance of official duties; and (2) extended care facilities which retaliate against residents or employees who file a complaint with, or provide information to, the Off…

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Cosponsors (10)

6 Democrats4 Republicans