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.
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