Maine Revised Statutes > Title 22 > Subtitle 6 > Chapter 1666 – Patients’ Rights
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| § 7921 | Intent |
| § 7922 | Definitions |
| § 7923 | Residents’ council |
| § 7924 | Reporting of violations |
| § 7925 | Discharges and transfers |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes > Title 22 > Subtitle 6 > Chapter 1666 - Patients' Rights
- Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 1-A
- Department: means the Department of Health and Human Services. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 1-A
- facility: means any of the places defined in section 8001, 8101, 8201 or 8301?A, subsection 1?A, paragraph B. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 7701
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Long-term care facility: means any facility program of assisted living licensed pursuant to chapters 1663 and 1664, and any nursing facility or unit licensed pursuant to chapter 405. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 7922
- Majority: when used in reference to age shall mean the age of 18 and over. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
- Resident: means any person who lives in and receives services or care in a long-term care facility. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 22 Sec. 7922
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72