The following words and terms, when used in this chapter,
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
Act-The Nurse Aide Resident Abuse
Prevention Training Act (63 P. S. §§
671-680).
Applicant-An individual applying for
admission into a program.
CHRI-Criminal History Record Information-A
report of criminal history from the State Police or a statement that its
central repository contains no information; or a report of criminal history
from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or a statement that its files contain
no information.
Department-The Department of Education of
the Commonwealth.
Enrollment-Approval of an applicant for
admission in a program.
Facility-An institution or agency that
sponsors a program.
Nurse aide-An individual providing nursing
or nursing-related services to residents in a nursing facility or skilled
nursing facility. The term does not include an individual who is a licensed
health professional or an individual who volunteers to provide the services
without monetary compensation.
Program-The State approved nurse aide
training program.
