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NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.1B (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.1B - Division as clearinghouse for information; agencies to provide information.

 143B-181.1B. Division as clearinghouse for information; agencies to provide information.(a) The Division of Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, shall be the central clearinghouse for information regarding all State education and training programs available and being provided about and for the elderly in North Carolina.(b) The Division of Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, shall produce and distribute annually an updated calendar of conferences, training events, and educational programs about and for the elderly in North Carolina.(c) All State agencies and entities administering State or federal funding for education and training programs about and for the elderly shall provide to the Division of Aging by September 1 of each year all information required by the Division regarding conferences, training events, and educational programs provided about and for the elderly. (1989, c. 696, ss. 1-3; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.2 - Assistant Secretary for Aging - appointment and duties.

 143B-181.2. Assistant Secretary for Aging - appointment and duties.(a) The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall appoint an assistant secretary in the Department of Health and Human Services, whose title shall be the Assistant Secretary for Aging. The Assistant Secretary for Aging shall monitor all aging programs in the Department of Health and Human Services and shall have such powers and duties as are conferred on him by this Part and delegated to him by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.(b) The Assistant Secretary for Aging, through the appropriate subunits of the Department of Health and Human Services, shall, at the request of the Secretary, identify program needs for the aging, recommend program changes, coordinate intra-departmental program efforts, represent the Secretary in aging matters before boards and commissions, the General Assembly and the public, coordinate program contacts between the Department of Health and Human Services and private, State and federal agencies, initiate special studies on aging matters, and have the responsibility of assuring that services are delivered to the elderly of the State. (1977, c. 242, s. 4; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.3 - Older adults - findings; policy.

 143B-181.3. Older adults - findings; policy.(a) The North Carolina General Assembly finds the following:(1) Older adults should be able to live as independently as possible, and to live free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.(2) Older adults should have opportunities to be involved in their communities in ways they desire.(3) Preventive and primary health care are necessary to assure optimal health and to enable active social and civic engagement by older adults.(4) Sufficient opportunities for training in gerontology and geriatrics should be developed and readily available for individuals serving older adults.(5) Older adults should have access to a broad range of services, supports, and opportunities, and they should have transportation options available to allow access to these services and to meet their daily needs and interests.(6) Services for older adults should be person-centered and coordinated so that an individual's needs can be met efficiently, effectively, and in the least restrictive environment.(7) Information should be readily available in each county on all programs and services for older adults.(8) Older adults should have adequate opportunities for employment.(9) Each county should have available a variety of housing options, including retirement housing, accessible affordable rental housing, and opportunities for residential home modifications, in order to allow older adults to remain in their communities.(10) Older adults and their caregivers should have input in the planning and evaluation of programs and services for older adults, and they should have opportunities to advocate for these programs and services.(11) The State should assist older adults who desire to remain as independent as possible and should encourage and support families in caring for their older members.(b) It is the policy of the State to effectively utilize its resources to support and enhance the quality of life for older adults in North Carolina.  (1979, c. 983, s. 1; 2010-66, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.4 - Responsibility for policy.

 143B-181.4. Responsibility for policy.Responsibility for developing policy to carry out the purpose of this Part is vested in the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services as provided in G.S. 143B-181.1 who may assign responsibility to the Assistant Secretary for Aging. The Assistant Secretary for Aging shall, at the request of the Secretary, be the bridge between the federal and local level and shall review policies that affect the well being of older people with the goal of providing a balance in State programs to meet the social welfare and health needs of the total population. Responsibilities may include:(1) Serving as chief advocate for older adults;(2) Developing the State plan which will aid in the coordination of all programs for older people;(3) Providing information and research to identify gaps in existing services;(4) Promoting the development and expansion of services;(5) Evaluation of programs;(6) Bringing together the public and private sectors to provide services for older people. (1979, c. 983, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.5 - Long-term services and supports - findings.

 143B-181.5. Long-term services and supports - findings.The North Carolina General Assembly finds that the aging of the population and advanced medical technology have resulted in a growing number of persons who require long-term services and supports. The primary resources for long-term assistance continues to be family and friends. However, these traditional caregivers are increasingly employed outside the home. There is growing demand for improvement and expansion of home and community-based long-term services and supports to complement the care provided by these informal caregivers.The North Carolina General Assembly further finds that the public interest would best be served by a broad array of long-term services and supports that enable persons who need such services to remain in the home or in the community whenever practicable and that promote individual autonomy and dignity as these individuals exercise choice and control over their lives.The North Carolina General Assembly finds that as other long-term service and support options become more readily available, the need for institutional care will stabilize or decline relative to the growing population of older adults and people living with disabilities. The General Assembly recognizes, however, that institutional care will continue to be a critical part of the State's long-term service and support options and that such care should promote individual dignity, autonomy, and a home like environment.  (1981, c. 675, s. 1; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 583, s. 2; 2010-66, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.6 - Purpose and intent.

 143B-181.6. Purpose and intent.The development and implementation of policies for long-term services and supports should reflect the intent of the North Carolina General Assembly as follows:(1) Long-term services and supports administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and other State and local agencies shall include a balanced array of health, social, and supportive services that are well coordinated to promote individual choice, dignity, and the highest practicable level of independence.(2) Home and community-based services shall be developed, expanded, or maintained in order to meet the needs of consumers in the least confusing and least restrictive manner. Services should be based on the desires of older adults, persons with disabilities, their families, and others that support them.(3) All services shall be responsive and appropriate to individual need and shall be delivered through a uniform and seamless system that is flexible and responsive regardless of funding source. Information and services shall be available through the effective use of Community Resource Connections for Aging and Disabilities as they are developed throughout the State.(4) Services shall be available to all persons who need them, but shall be targeted primarily to those citizens who are the most frail and those with the greatest need.(5) State and local agencies shall maximize the use of limited resources by establishing a fee system for persons who have the ability to pay.(6) Care provided in facilities shall be offered in such a manner and in such an environment as to promote for each resident, maintenance of health, enhancement of the quality of life, and timely discharge to a less restrictive care setting when appropriate.(7) State health planning for institutional bed supply shall take into account increased availability of home and community-based services options.(8) In an effort to maximize the use of limited resources, State and local agencies shall invest in supports for families and other informal caregivers of persons requiring assistance.(9) Emphasis shall be placed on offering evidence-based activities to promote healthy aging, prevent injuries, and manage chronic diseases and conditions.(10) Individuals and families shall be encouraged and supported in planning for and financing their own future needs for long-term services and supports.  (1981, c. 675, ss. 1, 2; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 583, s. 2; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2010-66, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.15 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program/Office; policy.

 143B-181.15. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program/Office; policy.The General Assembly finds that a significant number of older citizens of this State reside in long-term care facilities and are dependent on others to provide their care. It is the intent of the General Assembly to protect and improve the quality of care and life for residents through the establishment of a program to assist residents and providers in the resolution of complaints or common concerns, to promote community involvement and volunteerism in long-term care facilities, and to educate the public about the long-term care system. It is the further intent of the General Assembly that the Department of Health and Human Services, within available resources and pursuant to its duties under the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder, ensure that the quality of care and life for these residents is maintained, that necessary reports are made, and that, when necessary, corrective action is taken at the Department level. (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 1995, c. 254, s. 3; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2015-220, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.16 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.16 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program/Office; definition.

 143B-181.16. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program/Office; definition.Unless the content clearly requires otherwise, as used in this Article:(1) "Long-term care facility" means any skilled nursing facility and intermediate care facility as defined in G.S. 131A-3(4) or any adult care home as defined in G.S. 131D-20(2).(1a) Reserved for future codification purposes.(1b) "Programmatic supervision" means the monitoring of the performance of the duties of the Regional Ombudsman and ensuring that the Area Agency on Aging has personnel policies and procedures consistent with the laws and policies governing the Ombudsman Program as performed by the State Ombudsman.(1c) "Regional Ombudsman" means a person employed by an Area Agency on Aging who is certified and designated by the State Ombudsman to carry out the functions of the Regional Ombudsman Office established by this Article, 42 U.S.C. 3001, et seq. and regulations promulgated thereunder.(2) "Resident" means any person who is receiving treatment or care in any long-term care facility.(3) "State Ombudsman" means the State Ombudsman as defined by the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder, who carries out the duties and functions established by this Article and 42 U.S.C. 3001, et seq. and regulations promulgated thereunder.(4) "Willful interference" means actions or inactions taken by an individual in an attempt to intentionally prevent, interfere with, or attempt to impede the Ombudsman or a representative of the Office from performing any of the functions, responsibilities, or duties set forth in 42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder. (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 1995, c. 254, s. 2; c. 535, s. 35; 2015-220, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.17 - Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program/Office; establishment.

 143B-181.17. Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program/Office; establishment.The Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services shall establish and maintain the Office of State Long-Term Ombudsman in the Division of Aging. The Office shall carry out the functions and duties required by the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, and as set forth in 42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. and regulations promulgated thereunder. This Office shall be headed by a State Ombudsman who is a person qualified by training and with experience in geriatrics and long-term care. The Attorney General shall provide legal staff and advice to this Office. (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2015-220, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.19 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.19 - Office of Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; Regional Ombudsman; duties.

 143B-181.19. Office of Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; Regional Ombudsman; duties.(a) An Office of Regional Ombudsman Program shall be established in each of the Area Agencies on Aging, and shall be headed by a designated Regional Ombudsman who shall carry out the functions and duties of the Office. The State Long-Term Care Ombudsman shall designate all Regional Ombudsmen housed within the Area Agency. The Area Agencies on Aging shall provide only personnel management for each Regional Ombudsman in accordance with personnel policies and procedures of the Agency that are consistent with federal and State Ombudsman law and policy. The State Ombudsman shall ensure that the Area Agency does not have personnel policies or practices that conflict with the laws and policies governing the Ombudsman Program.(b) Pursuant to policies and procedures established by the State Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman, a Regional Ombudsman shall:(1) Promote community involvement with long-term care facilities and residents of long-term care facilities and serve as a liaison between residents, residents' families, facility personnel, and facility administration;(2) Receive and attempt to resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents in long-term care facilities;(3) Collect data about the number and types of complaints handled;(4) Work with long-term care providers to resolve issues of common concern;(5) Work with long-term care providers to promote increased community involvement;(6) Offer assistance to long-term care providers in staff training regarding residents' rights;(7) Report regularly to the office of State Ombudsman about the data collected and about the activities of the Regional Ombudsman;(8) Provide training and technical assistance to the community advisory committees; and(9) Provide information to the general public on long-term care issues and with the authorization of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman conduct systems advocacy activities on behalf of long-term care residents. (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 2015-220, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.21 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.21 - State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; resolution of complaints.

 143B-181.21. State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; resolution of complaints.(a) Following receipt of a complaint, the State or Regional Ombudsman shall attempt to resolve the complaint using, whenever possible, informal techniques of mediation, conciliation, and persuasion.(b) Complaints or conditions adversely affecting residents of long-term care facilities that cannot be resolved in the manner described in subsection (a) of this section shall be referred by the State or Regional Ombudsman to the appropriate licensure agency pursuant to G.S. 131E-100 through 110 and Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 131D of the General Statutes. (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 2009-462, s. 4(n); 2015-220, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.22 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.22 - State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; confidentiality.

 143B-181.22. State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; confidentiality.The identity of any complainant, resident on whose behalf a complaint is made, or any individual providing information on behalf of the resident or complainant relevant to the attempted resolution of the complaint along with the files, records, and other information produced by the process of complaint resolution is confidential and shall be disclosed only as permitted under the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 1995, c. 254, s. 5; 2015-220, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.23 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.23 - State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; prohibition of retaliation.

 143B-181.23. State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; prohibition of retaliation.No person shall discriminate or retaliate in any manner against any resident or relative or guardian of a resident, any employee of a long-term care facility, or any other person because of the making of a complaint or providing of information in good faith to the State Ombudsman or Regional Ombudsman. The Department shall determine instances of discrimination or retaliation and assess a monetary penalty in the amount of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) per incident. The Department shall adopt rules pertaining to this determination of discrimination or retaliation. (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 2015-220, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.24 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.24 - Office of State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; immunity from liability.

 143B-181.24. Office of State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; immunity from liability.No representative of the Office shall be liable for good faith performance of official duties. (1989, c. 403.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.25 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.25 - Office of State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; penalty for willful interference.

 143B-181.25. Office of State/Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman; penalty for willful interference.Willful or unnecessary obstruction with the State or Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman in the performance of his official duties is a Class 1 misdemeanor and subject to a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). (1989, c. 403, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 1039; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 2015-220, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-181.55 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-181.55 - Creation, membership, meetings, organization, and adoption of measures.

 143B-181.55. Creation, membership, meetings, organization, and adoption of measures.(a) There is created the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature. It shall:(1) Provide information and education to senior citizens on the legislative process and matters being considered by the General Assembly;(2) Promote citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues before the General Assembly; and(3) Assess the legislative needs of older citizens by convening a forum modeled after the General Assembly.(b) The delegates to the Senior Tar Heel Legislature shall be age 60 or over and shall be duly selected pursuant to procedures developed by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Aging, and approved by the Secretary of the Department in consultation with senior citizens advocacy groups who have given written notice to the Division of Aging that they desire to be consulted. The Senior Tar Heel Legislative Session shall be organized and coordinated by the Division with Area Agencies on Aging organizing the local election procedures and other related matters. At the conclusion of each session, the Senior Tar Heel Legislature shall make a report of that session's proceedings and recommendations to the General Assembly. Delegates to the Senior Tar Heel Legislature shall be from each county.(c) The Senior Tar Heel Legislature is authorized to meet one day in March of every year beginning in 1994 but shall hold its first session no later than August 1993. The sessions shall be held in the State Capitol or in a building to be selected by the Governor or the Governor's designee. The Senior Tar Heel Legislature is authorized to adopt bylaws to govern its internal procedures and is authorized to adopt such recommendations as it deems appropriate to present to the General Assembly for consideration.(d) A report of the proceedings of each session of the Senior Tar Heel Legislature shall be presented to the next Regular Session of the North Carolina General Assembly. (1993, c. 503, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 143B-186 through 143B-187 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-186 through 143B-187 - Transferred to §§ 143B-414, 143B-415 by Session Laws 1977, c. 872, s. 6.

 143B-186 through 143B-187: Transferred to 143B-414, 143B-415 by Session Laws 1977, c. 872, s. 6.
NC Gen Stat § 143B-188 through 143B-190 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973|Article 3 - Department of Health and Human Services.|§ 143B-188 through 143B-190 - through 143B-190: Recodified as §§ 130A-131 through 130A-131.2 by Session Laws 1989, c. 727, s. 179.

 143B-188 through 143B-190: Recodified as 130A-131 through 130A-131.2 by Session Laws 1989, c. 727, s. 179.