Annual report.
Annual report. In addition to the annual submission of the National Ombudsman Reporting System report, the Ombudsman shall independently develop, provide final approval of, and disseminate an annual report as set forth in section 712(h)(1) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 3058g(h)(1)) and as otherwise required by the Assistant Secretary for Aging.
(1) Such report shall:
(i) Describe the activities carried out by the Office in the year for which the report is prepared;
(ii) Contain analysis of Ombudsman program data;
(iii) Describe evaluation of the problems experienced by, and the complaints made by or on behalf of, residents;
(iv) Contain policy, regulatory, and/or legislative recommendations for improving quality of the care and life of the residents; protecting the health, safety, welfare, and rights of the residents; and resolving resident complaints and identified problems or barriers;
(v) Contain analysis of the success of the Ombudsman program, including success in providing services to residents of assisted living, board and care facilities, and other similar adult care facilities; and
(vi) Describe barriers that prevent the optimal operation of the Ombudsman program.
(2) The Ombudsman shall make such report available to the public and submit it to the Assistant Secretary for Aging, the chief executive officer of the State, the State legislature, the State agency responsible for licensing or certifying long-term care facilities, and other appropriate governmental entities.