048-21 Wyo. Code R. § 21-3
The following definitions, as well as the definitions found in Chapter 3, Construction Rules and Regulations for Healthcare Facilities, shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of these rules. Where the context in which words are used in these rules indicates that such is the intent, words in the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa. Throughout these rules, gender pronouns are used interchangeably, except where the context dictates otherwise. The drafters have attempted to utilize each gender pronoun in equal numbers, in random distribution. Words in each gender shall include individuals of the other gender.
(a) "Adverse action" means any remedy or sanction defined by statute, rule, or regulation that may be imposed or recommended by the Department against a licensed and/or federally certified Healthcare Facility that has failed to achieve or maintain compliance with local, state or federal laws, statutes, rules, or regulations. Federal remedies or adverse actions are defined in the State Operations Manual published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). An adverse action may be imposed in addition to or instead of termination from the federal Medicare certification program or may be imposed in addition to or instead of actions against the facility's license.
(b) "Applicable code authority" means the particular jurisdictional entity or authority ultimately responsible for interpretation of a published Code. For example: the International Code Council is the jurisdictional authority that issues interpretations and provides technical support for the International Building Code.
(c) "Informal conference" means, as agreed to by the parties, either a teleconference meeting, electronically enhanced meeting, or an in-person meeting between the parties, and any other relevant parties, to discuss the issues and to determine if a resolution may be reached without the necessity of further action.
(d) "Formal administrative hearing" means the process outlined below where a hearing is held pursuant to the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act at W.S. 16-3-101, et seq.
048-21 Wyo. Code R. § 21-3