{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-702.01","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 7-702.01","heading":"Purpose and functions.","body":"There is established a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for the District of Columbia. The program shall provide a comprehensive continuum of advocacy services for older persons and other persons who are residents in the District, which shall include:\n\n(1)\nAdvocating for the rights of older persons and other persons who are residents;\n\n(2)\nInvestigating and resolving any complaint made by or on behalf of an older person or other person who is a resident; and\n\n(3)\nMonitoring the quality of care, services provided, and quality of life experienced by older persons and residents to ensure that the care and services are in accordance with applicable District and federal laws.","path":["Title 7. Human Health Care and Safety.","Chapter 7. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.","Subchapter II. Establishment of a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/7-702.01","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"033a442104a66675fc34f651a971e491d68a5da3d7a80aef27a8a90e10a8998a","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-701.01","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-702.02"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}