9701. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 649, Sec. 3.)
Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions shall govern the interpretation of this chapter:
(a)“Approved organization” means any public agency or…#
(a) “Approved organization” means any public agency or other appropriate organization that has been designated by the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman to hear, investigate, and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of patients or residents of long-term care facilities relating to matters that may affect the health, safety, welfare, and rights of these patients or residents.
(b)“Long-term care facility” means any of the following:#
(b) “Long-term care facility” means any of the following:
(1) Any nursing or skilled nursing facility, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code, including distinct parts of facilities that are required to comply with licensure requirements for skilled nursing facilities.
(2) Any residential care facility for the elderly as defined in Section 1569.2 of the Health and Safety Code.
(c)“Office” means the Office of the State Long-Term Care…#
(c) “Office” means the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, including approved organizations.