Arizona § 36-448.51 Definitions

Arizona Statutes

§ 36-448.51 — Definitions

Arizona § 36-448.51

Title 36Arizona Revised Statutes

Ch. 4HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS

Art. 9Recovery Care Centers

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Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 36-448.51 (2026).

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In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1."Recovery care center" means a health care institution or subdivision of a health care institution that provides medical and nursing services limited to recovery care services.

2."Recovery care services" means postsurgical and postdiagnostic medical and nursing services provided to patients for whom, in the opinion of the attending physician, it is reasonable to expect an uncomplicated recovery. Such patients are not expected to require intensive care services, coronary care services, or critical care services. Recovery care services do not include surgery services, radiology services, pediatric services or obstetrical services.

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In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Recovery care center" means a health care institution or subdivision of a health care institution that provides medical and nursing services limited to recovery care services.

2. "Recovery care services" means postsurgical and postdiagnostic medical and nursing services provided to patients for whom, in the opinion of the attending physician, it is reasonable to expect an uncomplicated recovery. Such patients are not expected to require intensive care services, coronary care services, or critical care services. Recovery care services do not include surgery services, radiology services, pediatric services or obstetrical services.