Section 20-10-2502 - DefinitionsAs used in this subchapter:
(1) "Covered administrative staff member" means senior personnel at a facility, including administrators as well as managerial staff members, who directly supervise covered direct service staff members;(2)(A) "Covered direct service staff member" means a staff member whose work involves extensive contact with residents or program participants.(B) "Covered direct service staff member" includes:(i) A certified nursing assistant;(iii) A personal care assistant;(iv) A personal care aide;(v) A licensed practical nurse;(vi) A licensed vocational nurse;(vii) A registered nurse;(viii) An activity director; and(ix) A staff member who provides direct patient care to a resident;(3) "Covered staff member" means a covered direct service staff member, covered administrative staff member, and other covered staff member;(4) "Facility" means a residential facility that provides supportive services and that has residents with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, including without limitation an assisted living facility;(5) "Other covered staff member" means a staff member who has incidental contact on a recurring basis with residents or program participants, front desk staff, administrative staff, and other individuals who have incidental contact; and(6) "Staff member" means a full-time or part-time employee of a facility.Added by Act 2023, No. 335,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.