2019 Alaska Statutes
Title 18. Health, Safety, Housing, Human Rights, and Public Defender
Chapter 20. Hospitals and Nursing Facilities
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.
