Arkansas § 20-6-403 Definitions

Arkansas Statutes

§ 20-6-403 — Definitions

Arkansas § 20-6-403

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Bluebook

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-6-403 (2026).

Text

As used in this subchapter:

(1)(A) "Compassionate care visitation" means a visit with a friend or family member that is necessary to meet the physical or mental needs of a resident when a resident is exhibiting signs of physical or mental distress, including without limitation:

(i)End-of-life situations;

(ii)Adjustment support after moving to a new facility or environment;

(iii)Emotional support after the loss of a friend or family member;

(iv)Physical support after eating or drinking issues, including weight loss or dehydration; or (v) Social support after frequent crying, distress, or depression.

(B)"Compassionate care visitation" includes without limitation:

(i)Clergy members;

(ii)Lay persons offering religious or spiritual support;

(iii)Other persons requested by the resident

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As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) "Compassionate care visitation" means a visit with a friend or family member that is necessary to meet the physical or mental needs of a resident when a resident is exhibiting signs of physical or mental distress, including without limitation: (i) End-of-life situations; (ii) Adjustment support after moving to a new facility or environment; (iii) Emotional support after the loss of a friend or family member; (iv) Physical support after eating or drinking issues, including weight loss or dehydration; or (v) Social support after frequent crying, distress, or depression. (B) "Compassionate care visitation" includes without limitation: (i) Clergy members; (ii) Lay persons offering religious or spiritual support; (iii) Other persons requested by the resident for the purpose of a compassionate care visit; and (iv) A person providing a service requested by the resident such as a hair dresser or barber; (2) "Healthcare facility" means a hospital, an office of a healthcare professional, a long-term care facility, or a hospice facility; (3) "Healthcare professional" means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to administer health care in the ordinary course of the practice of his or her profession; (4) "Long-term care facility" means: (A) A nursing home; (B) A residential care facility; (C) A post-acute head injury retraining and residential facility; (D) An intermediate care facility for individuals with developmental disabilities; (E) An assisted living facility; or (F) A facility that provides long-term medical or personal care; (5) "Other individuals given access" means persons other than patients and residents of a healthcare facility; (6) "Patient with a disability" means a patient who needs assistance to effectively communicate with hospital staff, make healthcare decisions, or engage in activities of daily living due to a disability such as: (A) A physical, intellectual, behavioral, or cognitive disability; (B) Deafness, being hard of hearing, or other communication barriers; (C) Blindness; (D) Autism spectrum disorder; or (E) Dementia; and (7) "Support person" means an individual other than a spouse or legal guardian who is designated by the patient to advocate or provide support for the patient.