Section 317.001 - Definitions In this chapter:
(1) "Aftercare" means assistance provided by a designated caregiver to a person after that person's discharge from a hospital, as described by this chapter. The term includes assistance with tasks that are related to the person's condition at the time of that person's discharge from a hospital but does not include those tasks required to be performed by a licensed health care professional.(2) "Designated caregiver" means an individual designated by a patient, including a relative, partner, friend, or neighbor, who:(A) is at least 18 years of age;(B) has a significant relationship with the patient; and(C) will provide aftercare to the patient.(3) "Discharge" means a patient's release from a hospital following an inpatient admission.(4) "Hospital" means a general or special hospital licensed under Chapter 241 or exempt from licensure under Section 241.004(3).(5) "Patient" means a person that is receiving or has received health care services at a hospital.(6) "Surrogate decision-maker" has the meaning assigned by Section 313.002.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 317.001
Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 163,Sec. 1, eff. 5/26/2017.