1. The provisions of sections 198.610 to 198.632 shall be known and may be cited as the "Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Act". 2. For purposes of sections 198.610 to 198.632 , the following terms shall mean: (1) "Authorized electronic monitoring" , the placement and use of an electronic monitoring device by a resident in his or her room in accordance with the provisions of sections 198.610 to 198.632 ; (2) "Department" , the department of health and senior services; (3) "Electronic monitoring device" , a surveillance instrument capable of recording or transmitting audio or video footage of any activity occurring in a resident's room; (4) "Facility" or "long-term care facility" , any residential care facility, assisted living facility, intermediate care facility, or skilled nursing facility, as such terms are defined under section 198.006 ; (5) "Guardian" , the same meaning as defined under section 475.010 ; (6) "Legal representative" , a person authorized under a durable power of attorney that complies with sections 404.700 to 404.737 to act on behalf of a resident of a facility; (7) "Resident" , a person residing in a facility.
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