DEFINITIONS.

SEC. 711. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter: (1) Office.—The term “Office” means the office established in section 712(a)(1)(A). (2) Ombudsman.—The term “Ombudsman” means the individual described in section 712(a)(2). (3) Local ombudsman entity.—The term “local Ombudsman entity” means an entity designated under section 712(a)(5)(A) to carry out the duties described in section 712(a)(5)(B) with respect to a planning and service area or other substate area. (4) Program.—The term “program” means the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program established in section 712(a)(1)(B). (5) Representative.—The term “representative” includes an employee or volunteer who represents an entity designated under section 712(a)(5)(A) and who is individually designated by the Ombudsman. (6) Resident.—The term “resident” means an individual of any age who resides in a long-term care facility. [42 U.S.C. 3058f]