Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17b-411-14

Current through December 27, 2024

Section 17b-411-14 - Legal Representation

The host agency shall ensure that adequate legal counsel is available, and is able, without conflict of interest, to:

(1) Provide advice and consultation needed to protect the health, safety, welfare and rights of residents;

(2) pursue administrative, legal and other remedies on behalf of residents;

(3) assist representatives of the Office of the Long-term Care Ombudsman in the performance of their duties; and

(4) provide legal representation to any representative of the Office of the Long-term Care Ombudsman, including the ombudsmen, against whom legal action is threatened or brought in connection with performance of their duties.

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17b-411-14

Effective April 3, 2013