§ 53.2. Definitions.
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/us/cfr/t38/s§ 53.2·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
For the purpose of this part: Nurse means an individual who is a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a licensed vocational nurse, or a nursing assistant certified in the State in which payment is made and who is a bedside caregiver at least a majority of the time (e.g., this would generally not include an individual acting in the capacity of an advance practice nurse, an administrative nurse, or a director of nursing) (the terms nurses and nursing shall be construed consistent with this definition).
State means each of the several States, Territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. State representative means the official designated in accordance with State authority with responsibility for matters relating to payments under this part. State Veterans Home
(SVH)means a home approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA)which a State established primarily for veterans disabled by age, disease, or otherwise, who by reason of such disability are incapable of earning a living. A SVH may provide domiciliary care, nursing home care, adult day health care, and hospital care. Hospital care may be provided only when the SVH also provides domiciliary and/or nursing home care. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101, 501, 1744)
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