§ 23-17.26-2 — § 23-17.26-2. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 23-17.26-2

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 23: Health and Safety
• Ch. 23-17.26: Comprehensive Discharge Planning

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§ 23-17.26-2. Definitions.

As 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 centerâ€� 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.

Legislative History

P.L. 2011, ch. 114, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 119, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 108, § 3; P.L. 2014, ch. 130, § 3.