198.610. Citation of law — definitions.
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198.610. Citation of law — definitions. — 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.
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(L. 2020 H.B. 1387 & 1482)