16 Del. C. § 3011J: Definitions.

For purposes of this subchapter:

(1) “Discharge” means a patient’s exit or release from a hospital following an inpatient stay or observation status.

(2) “Observation status” means any assessment, testing, observation, care, or treatment provided to a patient at a hospital that does not result in the patient’s admission to the hospital for inpatient treatment.

(3) The following terms mean as defined in § 3001J of this title:

a. “Aftercare.”

b. “Health-care professional.”

c. “Hospital.”

d. “Lay caregiver.”

e. “Patient’s agent.”

f. “Residence.”