N.C. Gen. Stat. § 131E-231

Current through Session Law 2024-58

Section 131E-231 - Definitions

As used in this Article, unless otherwise specified:

(1) "Long-term care facility" means a nursing home as defined in G.S. 131E-101(6) and an adult care home as defined in G.S. 131D-2.1(3) or G.S. 131E-101(4).

(2) "Resident" means a person who has been admitted to a long-term care facility.

(3) "Respondent" means the person or entity holding a license pursuant to G.S. 131E-102 or G.S. 131D-2.4 or a person or entity operating a long-term care facility subject to licensure without a license.

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 131E-231

Amended by 2009 N.C. Sess. Laws 462,s. 4.(l), eff. 10/1/2009.

Amended by 2008 N.C. Sess. Laws 187,s. 38.(b), eff. 8/7/2008.

1993, c. 390, s. 1; 1995, c. 535, s. 26.