GENERAL

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Act—The Nurse Aide Resident Abuse Prevention Training Act (63 P. S. § § 671—680).

Applicant—An individual applying for admission into a program.

CHRI—Criminal History Record Information—A report of criminal history from the State Police or a statement that its central repository contains no information; or a report of criminal history from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or a statement that its files contain no information.

Department—The Department of Education of the Commonwealth.

Enrollment—Approval of an applicant for admission in a program.

Facility—An institution or agency that sponsors a program.

Nurse aide—An individual providing nursing or nursing-related services to residents in a nursing facility or skilled nursing facility. The term does not include an individual who is a licensed health professional or an individual who volunteers to provide the services without monetary compensation.

Program—The State approved nurse aide training program.