Alaska Statutes
Article 5. Discharge of Hospital Patients.
Sec. 18.20.590. Definitions.

In AS 18.20.500 - 18.20.590,
(1) “aftercare” includes
(A) assistance with the activities of daily living or activities that are instrumental to the activities of daily living;
(B) wound care, medication administration, medical equipment operation, mobility assistance, and other medical or nursing tasks; and
(C) other assistance related to the patient's condition at the time of discharge;
(2) “designated caregiver” means a caregiver designated by the patient who agrees to provide aftercare to the patient in a private residence;
(3) “discharge” means a patient's release from a hospital following the patient's admission to the hospital;
(4) “hospital” has the meaning given in AS 18.20.130, but does not include a hospital that is limited to the treatment of mental disorders;
(5) “private residence” does not include a rehabilitative facility, a hospital, a nursing home, an assisted living facility, a group home, or another licensed health care facility.

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