Montana Title 50. Health and Safety § 50-5-1202. Definitions

(1) “Department” means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201.

(2) “Long-term care facility” means a licensed facility that provides skilled nursing care or intermediate nursing care or that is an assisted living facility, as defined in 50-5-101.

(3) “Medical symptom” means an indication of a physical or psychological condition or of a physical or psychological need expressed by the patient.

(4) “Physician” includes an advanced practice registered nurse to the extent permitted by federal law.

(5) “Resident” means a person who lives in a long-term care facility.