As 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;(ii) A nurse aide;(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 her 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. As 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;(ii) A nurse aide;(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 her 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.
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