Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-17.26-2. Definitions

(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.