2020 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 23 - Health and Safety
Chapter 23-17.26 Comprehensive Discharge Planning
Section 23-17.26-2 Definitions.
§ 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 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.
History of Section.
(P.L. 2011, ch. 114, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 119, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 108, § 3; P.L. 2014, ch. 130, § 3.)
