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(18) “skilled nursing services” means the curative, restorative, or preventive aspects of patient care services performed by or under the supervision of a registered nurse emphasizing a high level of nursing direction, observation, and skill;

(19) “state survey agency” means the health facilities licensing and certification unit in the division of medical assistance that determines compliance with licensure requirements, certifies home health agencies, and investigates complaints against licensed health facilities;

(20) “subunit” means a location or site from which a home health agency provides services at a distance from the parent home health agency;

(21) “summary report” means a compilation of the pertinent facts from clinical notes at least every 62 days;

(22) “survey” means an on-site review by the department to determine compliance with state and federal law. (Eff. 9/6/96, Register 139) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.05.040 Article 12. General Provisions. Rule 7 AAC 12.600. Scope 7 AAC 12.605. Background check requirements 7 AAC 12.610. Licensure 7 AAC 12.611. Exemptions from licensure 7 AAC 12.612. Licensure of critical access hospitals 7 AAC 12.615. Facility fees 7 AAC 12.620. Enforcement actions; informal reconsideration of findings 7 AAC 12.630. Governing body 7 AAC 12.640. Administration 7 AAC 12.650. Employee health program 7 AAC 12.660. Personnel 7 AAC 12.670. Nursing service 7 AAC 12.680. Pharmaceutical service 7 AAC 12.690. Physical therapy service 7 AAC 12.700. Social work service