Institutional Care
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl keər/
Definitions
- (n.) Care or supervision provided in a structured facility such as a nursing home, orphanage, or psychiatric hospital, often under legal or regulatory frameworks.
The court reviewed the standards governing institutional care to ensure the child's welfare.
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- institutional care
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Commentary
Institutional care generally implicates legal duties related to the standard of care, regulatory compliance, and rights of residents or patients within formal establishments.
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