2016 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 35 - Programs for Older Americans
Subchapter XI - Allotments for Vulnerable Elder Rights Protection Activities
Part A - State Provisions
Subpart ii - Ombudsman Programs
Sec. 3058f - Definitions

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 3058f (2016)
Section Name §3058f. Definitions
Section Text

As used in this subpart:

(1) Office

The term "Office" means the office established in section 3058g(a)(1)(A) of this title.

(2) Ombudsman

The term "Ombudsman" means the individual described in section 3058g(a)(2) of this title.

(3) Local Ombudsman entity

The 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) Program

The term "program" means the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program established in section 3058g(a)(1)(B) of this title.

(5) Representative

The 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) Resident

The term "resident" means an individual who resides in a long-term care facility.

Source Credit

(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.)

Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS

2016—Par. (6). Pub. L. 114–144 struck out "older" before "individual".

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 35 - PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS
SUBCHAPTER XI - ALLOTMENTS FOR VULNERABLE ELDER RIGHTS PROTECTION ACTIVITIES
Part A - State Provisions
subpart ii - ombudsman programs
Sec. 3058f - Definitions
Contains section 3058f
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 106 Stat. 1275
130 Stat. 347
Public Law References Public Law 89-73, Public Law 102-375, Public Law 114-144
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