§ 18-20-590

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.