1. (1) To avoid institutionalization;
2. (2) To shorten hospital stays;
3. (3) To speed recovery; and
4. (4) To bridge the gap in community health services for patients who otherwise could not get adequate health care.

The purpose of home health care is:

Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982.

Formerly Art. 43, § 883.