R510-200-13. Refusal to Certify an Individual as an Ombudsman

  (1) Criteria for Refusal to Certify an Individual as an ombudsman.

  (a) the SLTCO shall refuse to certify an individual as a LTCO for any of the following reasons:

  (i) it is determined by the SLTCO that the individual does not exhibit the necessary skills for the position;

  (ii) failure of the individual to meet and/or maintain the criteria for certification;

  (iii) existence of a conflict of interest;

  (iv) failure of the individual to disclose any conflict of interest; or

  (v) falsifying records.

  (2) Process for Refusal to Certify an Individual as an ombudsman.

  (a) prior to refusing to certify, the SLTCO shall:

  (i) consult with the relevant AAA and/or Provider Agency to consider remedial actions that could be taken to avoid refusal to certify.

  (b) the SLTCO shall refuse to certify an individual as a LTCO by providing written notice of such refusal to the administrating agency supervisor. Such notice shall:

  (i) specify the reasons for the refusal to certify; and

  (ii) set forth the effective date of such refusal.