ORS 441.402 Definitions for ORS 441.402 to 441.419

As used in ORS 441.402 to 441.419:

“Administrative action” means any action, inaction or decision made by an owner, employee or agent of a long term care facility or by a public agency that affects the services to residents of long term care facilities.

“Designee” means an individual appointed by the Long Term Care Ombudsman under ORS 441.413 to serve as a representative in a local community in order to carry out the purpose of ORS 441.402 to 441.419.

“Long term care facility” means:

Any licensed skilled nursing facility or intermediate care facility, as defined in rules adopted under ORS 442.015;

Adult foster homes, as defined in ORS 443.705, with residents over 60 years of age;

Residential care facilities, as defined in ORS 443.400; and

Continuing care retirement communities, as defined in ORS 101.020.

“Long Term Care Ombudsman Program” means the services provided by the Long Term Care Ombudsman.