Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-10-2502. Definitions - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-10-2502/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)