Relating to the office of the long-term care ombudsman, and making an appropriation

This bill appropriates funds from the general fund of the state to the office of long-term care ombudsman for fiscal year 2021-2022 to the office of long-term care ombudsman to be used to increase the number of local long-term care ombudsmen. The funding appropriated is in addition to any other funds appropriated from the general fund of the state and any other full-time equivalent positions authorized for local long-term care ombudsmen during the same fiscal year. The funding shall be used to support local long-term care ombudsmen in fulfilling their required duties including to provide the resources necessary to complete site visits and to carry out other duties utilizing the most efficient means available considering any existing public health concerns to protect and improve the health, safety, welfare, and rights of residents and tenants.