Definitions for division
86 Definitions for division
In this division—
deciding practitioner, for a decision about the transfer of a person, means—
the coordinating practitioner for the person; or
if a different medical practitioner is chosen by the person and the relevant entity from which the person is receiving relevant services at a facility, to make the decision—that practitioner.
facility means—
a private hospital; or
a hospice; or
a public sector hospital; or
a nursing home, hostel or other facility at which accommodation, nursing or personal care is provided to persons who, because of infirmity, illness, disease, incapacity or disability, have a need for nursing or personal care; or
a residential aged care facility.
permanent resident see section 89.
relevant entity see section 87.
relevant service see section 88.
residential aged care means personal care or nursing care, or both personal care and nursing care, that is provided to a person in a residential facility in which the person is also provided with accommodation that includes—
staffing to meet the nursing and personal care needs of the person; and
meals and cleaning services; and
furnishings, furniture and equipment for the provision of that care and accommodation.
residential aged care facility means a facility at which residential aged care is provided, whether or not the care is provided by an entity that is an approved provider under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Act 2018 (Cwlth).
residential facility does not include—
a private home; or
a hospital or psychiatric facility; or
a facility that primarily provides care to people who are not frail and aged.
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