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§ 19-380. Definitions.

MD Health-Gen Code § 19-380 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    (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.

(e)    (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.

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