Definitions

Sec. 255.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Department" means the Department of Aging and Disability Services. (2) "Long-term care facility" means a nursing institution, an assisted living facility, or an ICF-IID licensed under Chapter 242, 247, or 252, or certified under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code. (3) "Quality-of-care monitor" means a registered nurse, pharmacist, or nutritionist who: (A) is employed by the department; (B) is trained and experienced in long-term care facility regulation, standards of practice in long-term care, and evaluation of patient care; and (C) functions independently of other divisions of the department. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1284, Sec. 7.03, eff. June 15, 2001. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 837 (S.B. 874), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0817, eff. April 2, 2015.