The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“After-care assistance.” Any assistance provided by a lay caregiver to a patient following the patient's discharge from a hospital and 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 any other tasks as determined to be appropriate by the discharging physician or other health care professional licensed pursuant to 28 Pa. Code Ch. 105 (relating to admission and discharge).

“Discharge.” A patient's exit or release from a hospital to the patient's residence following medical care or treatment rendered to the patient following an inpatient admission.

“Entry.” A patient's admission into a hospital for the purposes of receiving inpatient medical care.

“Hospital.” A general acute care hospital as defined and licensed under Title 28 of the Pennsylvania Code (relating to health and safety).

“Lay caregiver.” An individual with a significant relationship to a patient and who:

“Residence.” The dwelling that a patient considers to be the patient's home. The term includes the residence of a patient's designated lay caregiver. The term shall not include a rehabilitation facility, hospital, nursing home, personal care home, assisted living facility or group home licensed by the Department of Health.