RSA 161-F:13 Powers and Duties.

I. The long-term care ombudsman shall:
(a) Investigate any act, omission, practice, policy or procedure of any individual, facility, or government agency that may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, or civil or human rights of:
(1) Any elderly resident of a facility; or
(2) Any non-elderly resident of a facility where such investigation shall:
(A) Benefit elderly residents of that facility or facilities generally; and
(B) Not significantly diminish the long-term care ombudsman's ability to investigate complaints regarding elderly residents of facilities.
(b) Represent the interests of residents before governmental agencies and seek administrative, legal, and other remedies to protect the health, safety, welfare, and rights of residents.