NAC427A.042. Training of advocates.

The training of advocates provided by the Ombudsman pursuant to NRS 427A.125 will include, without limitation:

     1. A minimum of 40 hours of initial training which is based on standards of the Administration on Aging of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and which includes, without limitation:

     (a) An introduction to the Ombudsman Program administered by the Administration on Aging, including the history of that program and related state programs and the role and responsibilities of ombudsmen; and

     (b) Instruction concerning:

          (1) Federal, state and local law and policies with respect to the program established in this State by the Ombudsman to assist residents of facilities for long-term care and with respect to facilities for long-term care in this State, including laws and policies concerning confidentiality and consent;

          (2) Ethics, advocacy and problem solving with respect to the program established in this State; and

          (3) Investigative techniques, periodic visits to facilities for long-term care and techniques for resolving complaints with respect to the program established in this State; and

     2. At least 8 hours of in-service training on an annual basis.

     (Added to NAC by Aging & Disability Services Div. by R017-10, eff. 7-22-2010)