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38 CFR 53.2 - Definitions.

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§ 53.2
Definitions.
For the purpose of this part:
Nurse means an individual who is a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a licensed vocational nurse, or a nursing assistant certified in the State in which payment is made and who is a bedside caregiver at least a majority of the time (e.g., this would generally not include an individual acting in the capacity of an advance practice nurse, an administrative nurse, or a director of nursing) (the terms nurses and nursing shall be construed consistent with this definition).
State means each of the several States, Territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
State representative means the official designated in accordance with State authority with responsibility for matters relating to payments under this part.
State Veterans Home (SVH) means a home approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) which a State established primarily for veterans disabled by age, disease, or otherwise, who by reason of such disability are incapable of earning a living. A SVH may provide domiciliary care, nursing home care, adult day health care, and hospital care. Hospital care may be provided only when the SVH also provides domiciliary and/or nursing home care.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101, 501, 1744 )

Title 38 published on 2012-07-01

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  • 2012-12-10; vol. 77 # 237 - Monday, December 10, 2012
    1. 77 FR 73312 - Technical Revisions—State Veterans Homes
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      DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
      Final rule.
      Effective Date: This final rule is effective December 10, 2012.
      38 CFR Part 53

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United States Code
USC : Title 38 - VETERANS’ BENEFITS

§ 101 - Definitions

§ 1744 - Hiring and retention of nurses: payments to assist States

Title 38 published on 2012-07-01

The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 38 CFR 53 after this date.

  • 2012-12-10; vol. 77 # 237 - Monday, December 10, 2012
    1. 77 FR 73312 - Technical Revisions—State Veterans Homes
      GPO FDSys XML | Text
      DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
      Final rule.
      Effective Date: This final rule is effective December 10, 2012.
      38 CFR Part 53