Definitions

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Definitions.

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As used in this part, the term:

(1)

“Administrator” means the licensed person who has been appointed to serve as the chief executive of the home and has the general administrative charge of the facility.

(2)

“Department” means the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

(3)

“Director” means the executive director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

(4)

“Home” means a licensed health care facility operated by the department pursuant to part II of chapter 400.

(5)

“Resident” means any eligible veteran, or the spouse or surviving spouse of such veteran, who is admitted to the home.

(6)

“Veteran” means a person as defined in s. 1.01(14).

History.

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s. 14, ch. 92-80; s. 84, ch. 99-13; s. 5, ch. 2002-298; s. 5, ch. 2024-250.