460 IAC 17-7-11 Conflict of interest; state ombudsman and state level office staff

Sec. 11. Any individual who has the following conflicts of interest, or any individual who has an immediate family member with these conflicts of interest, shall not be appointed as state ombudsman or to the staff of the state office: (1) Having a financial interest in a long term care facility or a long term care service within three (3) years before the date of appointment. (2) Employment in a long term care facility within one (1) year before the date of appointment. (3) Current direct involvement in the licensing or certification of a long term care facility or a provider of a long term care service. (4) Current employment in, contractual arrangement with, or participation in the management of a long term care facility. (5) Current membership in a trade association of long term care facilities.