42 USC 1397m-2 - Long-term care ombudsman program grants and training

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 28, 2024

§ 1397m–2.

Long-term care ombudsman program grants and training

(a)

Grants to support the long-term care ombudsman program

(1)

In general

The Secretary shall make grants to eligible entities with relevant expertise and experience in abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities or long-term care ombudsman programs and responsibilities, for the purpose of—

(A)

improving the capacity of State long-term care ombudsman programs to respond to and resolve complaints about abuse and neglect;

(B)

conducting pilot programs with State long-term care ombudsman offices or local ombudsman entities; and

(C)

providing support for such State long-term care ombudsman programs and such pilot programs (such as through the establishment of a national long-term care ombudsman resource center).

(2)

Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection—

(A)

for fiscal year 2011, $5,000,000;

(B)

for fiscal year 2012, $7,500,000; and

(C)

for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014, $10,000,000.

(b)

Ombudsman training programs

(1)

In general

(2)

Authorization of appropriations

(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XX, § 2043, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title VI, § 6703(a)(1)(C), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 796.)

cite as: 42 USC 1397m-2