(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.
Maryland Legal Code