Mo. Rev. Stat. § 198.610: Citation of law — definitions.

1. The provisions of sections 198.610 to 198.632 shall be known and may be cited as the "Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Act".

2. For purposes of sections 198.610 to 198.632, the following terms shall mean:

(1) "Authorized electronic monitoring" , the placement and use of an electronic monitoring device by a resident in his or her room in accordance with the provisions of sections 198.610 to 198.632;

(2) "Department" , the department of health and senior services;

(3) "Electronic monitoring device" , a surveillance instrument capable of recording or transmitting audio or video footage of any activity occurring in a resident's room;

(4) "Facility" or "long-term care facility" , any residential care facility, assisted living facility, intermediate care facility, or skilled nursing facility, as such terms are defined under section 198.006;

(5) "Guardian" , the same meaning as defined under section 475.010;

(6) "Legal representative" , a person authorized under a durable power of attorney that complies with sections 404.700 to 404.737 to act on behalf of a resident of a facility;

(7) "Resident" , a person residing in a facility.