28-17-11: Access to agency records.

Upon request, the office shall have access to records of any state or local government agency, including copies of all licensing and certification records relating to long-term care facilities as necessary to carry out its responsibilities under the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Act and which records are available to the patient, resident or client, except for records and information unavailable pursuant to Section 7-1-8 NMSA 1978.