Montana Code 50-5-1202. Definitions
50-5-1202. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
Terms Used In Montana Code 50-5-1202
- Department: means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201. See Montana Code 50-5-1202
- 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. See Montana Code 50-5-1202
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(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.
(6)(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 C.F.R. § 880.6760.