(1) Office 
The term Office means the office established in section 3058g (a)(1)(A) of this title.

(2) Ombudsman 
The term Ombudsman means the individual described in section 3058g (a)(2) of this title.

(3) Local Ombudsman entity 
The term local Ombudsman entity means an entity designated under section 3058g (a)(5)(A) of this title to carry out the duties described in section 3058g (a)(5)(B) of this title with respect to a planning and service area or other substate area.

(4) Program 
The term program means the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program established in section 3058g (a)(1)(B) of this title.

(5) Representative 
The term representative includes an employee or volunteer who represents an entity designated under section 3058g (a)(5)(A) of this title and who is individually designated by the Ombudsman.

(6) Resident 
The term resident means an older individual who resides in a long-term care facility.