§ 20-10-903 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

20-10-903. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Administrator" means a long-term care facility administrator as defined in 20-10-101;

(2) "Emergency" means a situation, a physical condition, or one (1) or more practices, methods, or operations which threaten the health, security, or welfare of residents;

(3) "Facility" means a long-term care facility which is required to be licensed under 20-10-224;

(4) "Habitual violation" means a violation of state or federal law which, due to its repetition, presents a reasonable likelihood of serious physical or mental harm to residents;

(5) "Licensee" means any person or any other legal entity who is licensed or required to be licensed to operate a facility;

(6) "Owner" means the holder of the title to the real estate in which the facility is maintained;

(7) "Resident" means any person who lives in and receives services or care in a long-term care facility; and

(8) "Substantial violation" means a violation of state or federal law which presents a reasonable likelihood of serious physical or mental harm to residents.