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ALC is defined as when a physician (or designated other) has indicated that the patient occupying an acute care hospital bed is well enough to be cared for elsewhere in the community, and therefore they are awaiting admission to a Long Term Care, Designated Assisted Living (DAL) or Personal Care Home (PCH).
