Section 23-17.26-2 - DefinitionsAs used in this chapter:
(1) "Director" means the director of department of health.(2) "Department" means the department of health.(3) "Emergency room diversion facility" means a healthcare facility approved by the Rhode Island department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals to act as an immediate alternative to a hospital or emergency room, and which concentrates on treating non-urgent substance use disorders that can be appropriately treated in alternative settings.(4) "Healthcare clinic" means a healthcare facility licensed in accordance with chapter 17 of this title and that primarily delivers ambulatory care on an out-patient basis.(5) "Hospital" means a person or governmental entity licensed in accordance with chapter 17 of this title to establish, maintain, and operate a hospital.(6) "Urgent care center" means a healthcare facility licensed in accordance with chapter 17 of this title that primarily provides emergent healthcare services and urgent healthcare services as defined in § 23-17.12-2.R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.26-2
Amended by 2014 Pub. Laws, ch. 130, § 3, eff. 10/1/2014.Amended by 2014 Pub. Laws, ch. 108, § 3, eff. 10/1/2014. P.L. 2011 , ch. 114, § 1; P.L. 2011 , ch. 119, § 1.