Missouri § 198.610 Citation of law — definitions.

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§ 198.610 — Citation of law — definitions.

Missouri § 198.610

Title XIIPUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

Ch. 198Nursing Homes and Facilities

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 198.610 (2026).

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1. The provisions of sections 198.610 to 198.632 shall be known and may be cited as the "Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Act". 2. For purposes of sections 198.610 to 198.632 , the following terms shall mean:

(1)"Authorized electronic monitoring" , the placement and use of an electronic monitoring device by a resident in his or her room in accordance with the provisions of sections 198.610 to 198.632 ;

(2)"Department" , the department of health and senior services;

(3)"Electronic monitoring device" , a surveillance instrument capable of recording or transmitting audio or video footage of any activity occurring in a resident's room;

(4)"Facility" or "long-term care facility" , any residential care facility, assisted living facility, intermediate care

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1. The provisions of sections 198.610 to 198.632 shall be known and may be cited as the "Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Act".

2. For purposes of sections 198.610 to 198.632 , the following terms shall mean:

(1) "Authorized electronic monitoring" , the placement and use of an electronic monitoring device by a resident in his or her room in accordance with the provisions of sections 198.610 to 198.632 ;

(2) "Department" , the department of health and senior services;

(3) "Electronic monitoring device" , a surveillance instrument capable of recording or transmitting audio or video footage of any activity occurring in a resident's room;

(4) "Facility" or "long-term care facility" , any residential care facility, assisted living facility, intermediate care facility, or skilled nursing facility, as such terms are defined under section 198.006 ;

(5) "Guardian" , the same meaning as defined under section 475.010 ;

(6) "Legal representative" , a person authorized under a durable power of attorney that complies with sections 404.700 to 404.737 to act on behalf of a resident of a facility;

(7) "Resident" , a person residing in a facility.