Sec. 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.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 163 (H.B. 2425), Sec. 1, eff. May 26, 2017.