§ 23-17.19-2 - Definitions.
SECTION 23-17.19-2
§ 23-17.19-2 Definitions. – The following words and phrases when used in this chapter have the meaningsgiven to them in this section unless the content clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Department" means the department of health;
(2) "Employee" means an individual employed, whetherdirectly, by the contract with another entity or as an independent contractor,by a long-term care nursing facility on a part-time or full-time basis;
(3) "Long-term care facility or facility" means a health carefacility as defined in chapter 17 of this title, which provides long-termhealth care.