Reasonable access to long-term care facility, residents, and records

The division of aging services of the department shall ensure that the state, local, and volunteer ombudsmen have reasonable access to: 1. A long-term care facility and a long-term care resident; 2. Review a long-term care resident's social and medical records, as provided under subsection 2 of North Dakota Century Code section 50-10.1-04; 3. Review a long-term care resident's medical record if a court orders disclosure; 4. Open administrative records, policies, and documents of a long-term care facility; and 5. State licensure and certification records regarding long-term care facilities.