1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (b) “Local long-term care ombudsman entity” means an entity designated by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to assist in carrying out the duties of the Program.

3. (c) “Long-term care facility” means:

   1. (1) a nursing facility, as defined in § 19-301 of the Health--General Article; or
   2. (2) an assisted living program, as defined in § 19-1801 of the Health--General Article.
4. (d) “Office” means the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman established under this subtitle.

5. (e) “Ombudsman” means:

   1. (1) the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman; and
   2. (2) any individual, whether a paid employee or a volunteer, who is designated by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman as an ombudsman.
6. (f) “Program” means the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program established under this subtitle.
7. (g) “Resident” means a resident of a long-term care facility located in the State.
8. (h) “State Long-Term Care Ombudsman” means the individual selected by the Secretary under § 10-903 of this subtitle.

Added by Acts 2010, c. 155, § 2, eff. June 1, 2010.