Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1193.2 – As used in this Part, the following terms have the meaning ascribed in this Section:
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1193.2
- Department: means the Louisiana Department of Health. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1193.2
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Nursing home: means a nursing facility or nursing home as defined in La. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1193.2
- Ombudsman: means the administrator of the office of the state long-term care ombudsman established within the office of elderly affairs by the provisions of La. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1193.2
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
- Resident: means a person who is a resident of a nursing home. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:1193.2
As used in this Part, the following terms have the meaning ascribed in this Section:
(1) “Department” means the Louisiana Department of Health.
(2) “Legal representative” means a legal guardian or a legally appointed substitute decision-maker who is authorized to act on behalf of a nursing home resident.
(3)(a) “Monitoring device” means a surveillance instrument that transmits and records activity and is not connected to the facility’s computer network.
(b) The term “monitoring device” shall not include a camera that records still images exclusively.
(4) “Nursing home” means a nursing facility or nursing home as defined in La. Rev. Stat. 40:2009.2.
(5) “Ombudsman” means the administrator of the office of the state long-term care ombudsman established within the office of elderly affairs by the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 40:2010.2.
(6) “Resident” means a person who is a resident of a nursing home.
Acts 2018, No. 596, §1.