"Member of the clergy." A clergyman, priest, rabbi,
minister, Christian Science practitioner, religious healer or
spiritual leader of any regularly established church or other
religious organization.
"LOCK-DOWN PHASE." A PERIOD OF TIME A LONG-TERM CARE
FACILITY RESTRICTS VISITATION FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO
RESIDENTS OF THE FACILITY.
"Long-term care facility." A facility licensed by the
department or the Department of Human Services, including, but
not limited to, a long-term care nursing facility, a skilled
nursing facility, an assisted living facility, a personal care
home, an older adult daily living center, OR an independent
long-term care facility or an intermediate care facility for
individuals with intellectual disabilities.
"MEMBER OF THE CLERGY." A CLERGYMAN, PRIEST, RABBI,
MINISTER, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PRACTITIONER, RELIGIOUS HEALER OR
SPIRITUAL LEADER OF ANY REGULARLY ESTABLISHED CHURCH OR OTHER
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION.
"Resident." An adult with established residency in a long-
term care facility.
Section 3. Access to long-term care facilities for members of
the clergy.
The department, in consultation with the Department of Human
Services, shall establish protocols to allow a resident or an
individual with decision-making authority for the resident to
request visitation by a member of the clergy during a
declaration of disaster emergency. A member of the clergy shall
meet the necessary qualifications to enter the long-term care
facility to provide in-person physical or emotional support to a
resident of a long-term care facility on a voluntary basis and
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