50-5-1202. Definitions.
135 words·~1 min read·
/mt/title-50/chapter-5/part-12/50-5-1202·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
50-5-1202 . Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
(1)"Department" means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201 .
(2)"Long-term care facility" means a licensed facility that provides skilled nursing care or intermediate nursing care or that is an assisted living facility, as defined in 50-5-101 .
(3)"Medical symptom" means an indication of a physical or psychological condition or of a physical or psychological need expressed by the patient.
(4)"Physician" includes an advanced practice registered nurse to the extent permitted by federal law.
(5)"Resident" means a person who lives in a long-term care facility.
(a)"Safety devices" means side rails, tray tables, seatbelts, and other similar devices.
(b)The term does not include protective restraints as defined in 21 CFR 880.6760.