§ 20-10-903 — Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Administrator" means a long-term care facility administrator as defined in § 20-10-101 ; (2) "Emergency" means a situation, a physical condition, or one (1) or more practices, methods, or operations which threaten the health, security, or welfare of residents; (3) "Facility" means a long-term care facility which is required to be licensed under § 20-10-224 ; (4) "Habitual violation" means a violation of state or federal law which, due to its repetition, presents a reasonable likelihood of serious physical or mental harm to residents; (5) "Licensee" means any person or any other legal entity that is licensed or required to be licensed to operate a facility; (6) "Owner" means the holder of the title to the real estate in which the facility is maintained; (7) "Resident" means any person who lives in and receives services or care in a long-term care facility; and (8) "Substantial violation" means a violation of state or federal law which presents a reasonable likelihood of serious physical or mental harm to residents.

Legislative History

Acts 1988 (4th Ex. Sess.), No. 3, § 1; 1988 (4th Ex. Sess.), No. 13, § 1.