New Jersey § 26:2h-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2h-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2h-5.
As used in this act: “ After-care assistance ” means any assistance provided by a caregiver to a patient following the patient's
discharge from a hospital that is related to the patient's condition at the time of
discharge, including, but not limited to: assisting with basic activities of daily
living; instrumental activities of daily living; and other tasks as determined to
be appropriate by the discharging physician or other health care professional licensed
pursuant to Title 45 or Title 52 of the Revised Statutes. “ Caregiver ” means any individual designated as a caregiver by a patient pursuant to this act
who provides after-care assistance to a patient in the patient's residence. The term includes, but is not limited to, a relative, spouse, partner, friend, or
neighbor who has a significant relationship with the patient. “ Discharge ” means a patient's exit or release from a hospital to the patient's residence following
any medical care or treatment rendered to the patient following an inpatient admission. “ Entry ” means a patient's admission into a hospital for the purposes of receiving inpatient
medical care. “ Hospital ” means a general acute care hospital licensed pursuant to P.L.1971, c. 136 ( C.26:2H-1 et seq. ). “ Residence ” means the dwelling that the patient considers to be the patient's home. The term shall not include any rehabilitation facility, hospital, nursing home,
assisted living facility, or group home licensed by the Department of Health.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 26:2h-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 26:2h-5 cover?
Section 26:2h-5 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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