2016 Maryland Code
Health - General
Title 19 - Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions
Part XI - Designation of Lay Caregivers.
§ 19-380. Definitions.

(a) In general. -- In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) Aftercare. --

(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. -- "Discharge" means the exit or release of a patient from inpatient care in a hospital to the residence of the patient.

(d) Lay caregiver. -- "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) Residence. --

(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.