(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) "Local long-term care ombudsman entity" means an entity designated by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to assist in carrying out the duties of the Program. (c) "Long-term care facility" means: (1) a nursing facility, as defined in § 19-301 of the Health - General Article; or (2) an assisted living program, as defined in § 19-1801 of the Health - General Article. (d) "Office" means the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman established under this subtitle. (e) "Ombudsman" means: (1) the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman; and (2) any individual, whether a paid employee or a volunteer, who is designated by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman as an ombudsman. (f) "Program" means the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program established under this subtitle. (g) "Resident" means a resident of a long-term care facility located in the State. (h) "State Long-Term Care Ombudsman" means the individual selected by the Secretary under § 10-903 of this subtitle.
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