| hospice |
The term "Hospice" means a free-standing or Hospital affiliated facility which provides short periods of stay for the terminally ill (ie, individuals with life expectancies of less than six (6) months) in a home-like setting for either direct care or respite. The facility must operate as an integral part of a formal Hospice Care Program directed by a Physician for the purpose of caring for a terminally ill person. ...
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| hospital |
The term "Hospital" means an institution that is licensed as a hospital under the laws of the state at the time and place Covered Charges are Incurred; and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals or by the American Osteopathic Association; provided, however, that the term "Hospital" shall not include an institution that is primarily a nursing home or a place for rest for the aged, drug addicts, alcoholics, treatment of tuberculosis or mental disorders.
Ãâó: www.wwcta.org/ins7-def.htm
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| hospice |
Care for terminally ill patients, focusing on relief from pain and symptoms. Can be at home, in the hospital, or in a separate facility. Addresses emotional, social, financial, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Ãâó: www.usnews.com/usnews/health/hospitals/articles/gl...
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| hospital |
An institution which is primarily engaged in providing medical, diagnostic and major surgery facilities for medical care and treatment of sick and injured persons on an inpatient basis under supervision of duly licensed physicians and 24-hour nursing service. A hospital does not include a convalescent home, rest home, nursing facility, facility affording custodial or educational care, facility for the aged, drug addicts or alcoholics.
Ãâó: www.veteranslife.com/glossary.asp
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| hospital |
means an institution licensed as a hospital and operated for the care and treatment of resident In-patients with a registered graduate nurse (RN) always on duty and with a laboratory and operating room (either on the premises or in facilities controlled by the hospital) where surgical operations are performed by a legally qualified surgeon. ...
Ãâó: www.pac.bluecross.ca/travel/daily/definitions.html
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