42 U.S.C. § 3058F
Section 3058f · Definitions
Current version, with additions and removals from the April 19, 2016 version.
As used in this subpart:
As used in this subpart:
The term “Ombudsman” means the individual described in section 3058g(a)(2) of this title.
The term “local Ombudsman entity” means an entity designated under section 3058g(a)(5)(A) of this title to carry out the duties described in section 3058g(a)(5)(B) of this title with respect to a planning and service area or other substate area.
The term “program” means the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program established in section 3058g(a)(1)(B) of this title.
The term “representative” includes an employee or volunteer who represents an entity designated under section 3058g(a)(5)(A) of this title and who is individually designated by the Ombudsman.
The term “resident” means an individual who resides in a long-term care facility.
(1) Office
The term "Office" means the office established in section 3058g(a)(1)(A) of this title.
(2) Ombudsman
The term "Ombudsman" means the individual described in section 3058g(a)(2) of this title.
(3) Local Ombudsman entity
The term "local Ombudsman entity" means an entity designated under section 3058g(a)(5)(A) of this title to carry out the duties described in section 3058g(a)(5)(B) of this title with respect to a planning and service area or other substate area.
(4) Program
The term "program" means the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program established in section 3058g(a)(1)(B) of this title.
(5) Representative
The term "representative" includes an employee or volunteer who represents an entity designated under section 3058g(a)(5)(A) of this title and who is individually designated by the Ombudsman.
(6) Resident
The term "resident" means an individual of any age who resides in a long-term care facility.