52:27G-6 - Objective of office of ombudsman - New Jersey Statutes

52:27G-6.  Objective of office of ombudsman
    The Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly shall have as  its basic objective that of promoting, advocating and insuring, as a whole and  in particular cases, the adequacy of the care received, and the quality of life  experienced, by elderly patients, residents and clients of facilities within  this State.  In determining what elements are essential to adequate care and  quality of life, the ombudsman shall consider the unique medical, social and  economic needs and problems of the elderly as patients, residents and clients  of facilities and as citizens and community members.

     L.1977, c. 239, s. 6, eff. Sept. 29, 1977.