Section R414-518-2 - DefinitionsIn addition to the definitions in Rule R414-1, the following definitions apply to this rule:
(1) "Acute" means referring to a disease or illness of sudden onset and brief course, not chronic;(2) "Chronic" means a persistent condition in relation to a disease or illness;(3) "Diagnosis" means the identification of the cause, nature, or manifestation of a disease or illness;(4) "Non-Citizens" means aliens who are not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States or permanently residing in the United States under the color of law;(5) " Stabilized" means that an individual's severity of illness and the intensity of necessary services are such that the individual can leave the acute care facility, no longer needs constant attention from a medical professional, advances to supportive care, or requires long-term care;(6) "Treating Physician" means a licensed physician, who has conducted an evaluation of the individual sufficient to render a medical opinion, that the presenting symptoms are emergent in nature and require immediate medical attention.Utah Admin. Code R414-518-2
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-03, effective 2/1/2020