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§ 19-402. Purpose of home health care

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 19. Health Care Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Home Health Agencies (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health - General, § 19-402
§ 19-402. Purpose of home health care
Currentness
The purpose of home health care is:
(1) To avoid institutionalization;
(2) To shorten hospital stays;
(3) To speed recovery; and
(4) To bridge the gap in community health services for patients who otherwise could not get adequate health care.

Credits

Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982.
Formerly Art. 43, § 883.
MD Code, Health - General, § 19-402, MD HEALTH GEN § 19-402
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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