Section 325.20104. Definitions; O to W.

Rule 104. As used in these rules:

(a)   "Ownership interest" means the ownership or control of 5% or more of the equity in the capital of, or stock in, or interest in the profits of, a nursing home.

(b)   "Provisional license" means a limited  license  issued  pursuant  to section 21757 of the code and R 325.20210.

(c)   "Public place" or  "area   accessible  to  patients,   employees,  and visitors" means any 1 of the following locations in a home if open to patients, employees, and visitors:

(i)   The main entry or hallway.

(ii)   The reception area or foyer.

(iii)   The patient dining room or multipurpose room.

(d)  "Sale of a nursing home" means a change in ownership by sale.

(e)    "Skilled nursing facility" means  a  nursing   care  facility,   or distinct part thereof, which has been certified by the department as meeting the applicable requirements set forth in part 15 of these rules or which is so certified by the U.S. secretary of health and human  services.

(f)   "Warning   notice"  means  an  advisory  letter  to   a  nursing  home indicating a problem or violation of the code or these rules which requires prompt correction.

History: 1981 AACS; 1983 AACS.