§ 19-380
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§19–380.
(a)In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
(1)“Aftercare” means any assistance provided by a lay caregiver to a patient after discharge of the patient.
(2)“Aftercare” includes tasks that are limited to the patient’s condition at the time of discharge that do not require a licensed professional.
(c)“Discharge” means the exit or release of a patient from inpatient care in a hospital to the residence of the patient.
(d)“Lay caregiver” means an individual who:
(1)Is an adult;
(2)Is designated as a lay caregiver by a patient or the legal guardian of a patient under this part; and
(3)Performs aftercare for the patient at the residence of the patient.
(1)“Residence” means a dwelling that a patient considers to be home.
(2)“Residence” does not include:
(i)A rehabilitation facility;
(ii)A hospital;
(iii)A nursing home;
(iv)An assisted living facility; or
(v)A group home licensed by the State.