Terms Used In Florida Statutes 429.295

  • Resident: means a person 18 years of age or older, residing in and receiving care from a facility. See Florida Statutes 429.02
An action under this part for a violation of rights or negligence recognized herein is not a claim for medical malpractice, and the provisions of s. 768.21(8) do not apply to a claim alleging death of the resident.