Definitions

Act 95 of 2001, § 2, under LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENT AND EMPLOYEE IMMUNIZATION ACT.

Act 95 of 2001, § 2

Section 2. Definitions.

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Department." The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.

"Employee." An individual employed, whether directly, by contract with another entity or as an independent contractor, by a long-term care nursing facility on a part-time or full-time basis.

"Long-term care facility" or "facility." A long-term care nursing facility as defined in section 802.1 of the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act.