2019 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 63. Public Health and Safety
§63-1-2212. Definitions.

Universal Citation: 63 OK Stat § 63-1-2212 (2019)

As used in the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Act:

1. "Office" means the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. For purposes of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Act, any area or local ombudsman entity designated by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman shall be deemed to be a subdivision of this Office;

2. "State Long-Term Care Ombudsman" means the individual employed by the Department of Human Services to be the chief administrative officer of the Office;

3. "Department" means the Department of Human Services;

4. "Representative" means the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and any state, area or local long-term care ombudsman designated by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, whether paid or unpaid; and

5. "Resident" means any person residing in a long-term care facility.

Added by Laws 1989, c. 326, § 2, emerg. eff. May 26, 1989. Amended by Laws 1996, c. 336, § 10, emerg. eff. June 12, 1996.

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