Georgia Statutes
§ 31-8-51 — Definitions
Georgia·Title 31
As used in this article, the term:
(1)"Community ombudsman" means a person certified as a community ombudsman pursuant to Code Section 31-8-52 . (1.1) "Department" means the Department of Human Services.
(2)"Long-term care facility" means any skilled nursing home, intermediate care home, private home care provider, assisted living community, or personal care home now or hereafter subject to regulation and licensure by the Department of Community Health.
(3)"Resident" means any person who is receiving treatment or care in any long-term care facility who seeks admission to such facility or who has been discharged or transferred from such facility.
(4)"State ombudsman" means the state ombudsman established under Code Section 31-8-52 .
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Legislative History
Amended by 2014 Ga. Laws 583,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2014. Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 56,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2011. Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 102,§ 2-16, eff. 7/1/2009.
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