South Carolina Code 44-81-30. Definitions
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As used in this chapter:
(1) "Long-term care facility" means an intermediate care facility, nursing care facility, or residential care facility subject to regulation and licensure by the State Department of Health and Environmental Control (department).
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 44-81-30
- 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.
- Long-term care facility: means an intermediate care facility, nursing care facility, or residential care facility subject to regulation and licensure by the State Department of Health and Environmental Control (department). See South Carolina Code 44-81-30
- Resident: means a person who is receiving treatment or care in a long-term care facility. See South Carolina Code 44-81-30
(2) "Resident" means a person who is receiving treatment or care in a long-term care facility.
(3) "Representative" means a resident‘s legal guardian, committee, or next of kin or other person acting as agent of a resident who does not have a legally appointed guardian.