TITLE 42

State Affairs and Government

CHAPTER 42-66.7

Long-Term Care Ombudsperson Act of 1995

SECTION 42-66.7-6



   § 42-66.7-6  Confidentiality. –

The files maintained by the long-term care ombudsperson program are

confidential and shall be disclosed only with the written consent of the

resident client affected or his or her legal representative, or if any

disclosure is required by court order. Nothing in this paragraph shall be

construed to prohibit the disclosure of information gathered in an

investigation to any interested party as may be necessary to resolve the

complaint or to refer to other appropriate state agencies investigating civil,

criminal or licensing violations.



History of Section.

(P.L. 1995, ch. 92, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 55, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 74,

§ 1.)