Definitions
88 Definitions
In this Part—
deciding practitioner, for a decision about a person, means—
the person’s coordinating practitioner, or
if the person’s coordinating practitioner is not available—another medical practitioner nominated by the person.
health care means medical, surgical or nursing care.
health care establishment means—
a private health facility within the meaning of the Private Health Facilities Act 2007, or
a public hospital within the meaning of the Health Services Act 1997.
health entity means an entity that owns or operates a health care establishment.
relevant entity means an entity, other than an individual, that provides a relevant service.
relevant service means—
a personal care service, or
a residential aged care service.
residential aged care means nursing care or personal care provided to a person in a residential facility in which the person is also provided with accommodation that includes—
staffing to meet the nursing care and personal care needs of the person, and
meals and cleaning services, and
furnishings, furniture and equipment for the provision of the person’s nursing care or personal care and accommodation.
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