As used in this subpart:(1) OfficeThe term “Office” means the office established in section 3058g(a)(1)(A) of this title.
(2) OmbudsmanThe term “Ombudsman” means the individual described in section 3058g(a)(2) of this title.
(3) Local Ombudsman entityThe term “local Ombudsman entity” means an entity designated under section 3058g(a)(5)(A) of this title to carry out the duties described in section 3058g(a)(5)(B) of this title with respect to a planning and service area or other substate area.
(4) ProgramThe term “program” means the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program established in section 3058g(a)(1)(B) of this title.
(5) RepresentativeThe term “representative” includes an employee or volunteer who represents an entity designated under section 3058g(a)(5)(A) of this title and who is individually designated by the Ombudsman.
(6) ResidentThe term “resident” means an individual of any age who resides in a long-term care facility.
(Pub. L. 89–73, title VII, § 711, as added Pub. L. 102–375, title VII, § 702, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1275; amended Pub. L. 114–144, § 8(b), Apr. 19, 2016, 130 Stat. 347; Pub. L. 116–131, title II, § 202(2), Mar. 25, 2020, 134 Stat. 254.)
Editorial Notes
Amendments2020—Par. (6). Pub. L. 116–131 inserted “of any age” after “individual”.
2016—Par. (6). Pub. L. 114–144 struck out “older” before “individual”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective DateSection inapplicable with respect to fiscal year 1992, see section 905(b)(6) of Pub. L. 102–375, set out as an Effective Date of 1992 Amendment note under section 3001 of this title.
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