As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
- (1) BOARD. The Board of Home Medical Equipment as established by this chapter.
- (2) HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. Medical devices usable in a residential setting, as defined in regulations established by the board.
- (3) HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES. The advertisement, sale, rental, delivery, installation, maintenance, replacement of, or instruction in the use of medical equipment and related supplies used by a sick or disabled individual to allow that individual to obtain care or treatment and be maintained in a residential setting.
- (4) HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES PROVIDER. A corporation, other business entity, or person engaged in the business of providing home medical equipment services, either directly or through a contractual arrangement, to an unrelated sick or disabled individual in the residence of that individual.
(Act 2000-739, p. 1619, §1; Act 2014-172, p. 489, §1.)