; and (B) protecting the health, safety, welfare, and rights of covered patients. (5) An analysis of the success of the Office, including— (A) a description of the services provided to covered patients as described in subsection (b)(2); and (B) an identification of barriers to the Office for better carrying out the duties of the Office. (6) Any comments and suggestions described in subsection (b)(5). (7) Any other information the Ombudsman considers appropriate. (g) Covered patient described In this section, the term covered patient means an individual who is receiving medical care or hospital services at a medical facility of the Department. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7309 the following new item: 7310. Office of the Ombudsman. .