Section 455IAC1-8-3. Appointment of the state long term care ombudsman; qualifications

   (a) The director of the division shall appoint an individual as state long term care ombudsman to direct the office on a full-time basis.

  (b) An individual appointed as state ombudsman shall have the following qualifications:

(1) A bachelor's degree.

(2) Experience in the field of gerontology or long term care. An individual has experience in the field of gerontology if he or she has at least one (1) year working experience in a setting or in an agency, public or private, that provides directly or arranges for the provision of services to older individuals.

(3) Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to long term care, including Title XVIII and Title XIX of the Social Security Act and the legal system serving older adults, persons with disabilities, and low-income individuals.

(4) Experience with dispute resolution techniques, including, but not limited to, investigation, mediation, and negotiation. This requirement is satisfied if the individual has had training in dispute resolution techniques.

(5) Expertise and familiarity in the fields of long term care and advocacy. This requirement is satisfied if the individual has at least one (1) year working experience in an agency, public or private, that represents the interests or rights of vulnerable individuals.

(6) No conflict of interest as required by this rule.

(Division of Aging; 455 IAC 1-8-3; filed Mar 6, 2000, 7:51 a.m.: 23 IR 1641; readopted filed Nov 21, 2006, 11:00 a.m.: 20061213-IR-460060411RFA; readopted filed Nov 2, 2012, 8:32 a.m.: 20121121-IR-455120508RFA; readopted filed Nov 15, 2013, 3:22 p.m.: 20131211-IR-455130453RFA) NOTE: Transferred from the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (460 IAC 1-7-3) to the Division of Aging (455 IAC 1-8-3) by P.L.153-2011, SECTION 21, effective July 1, 2011.