The following definitions shall apply to all rules in this Section:
- (1) "Approved PET scanner" means a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner that was issued a certificate of need but is not being used to provide services as of the application deadline for the review period.
- (2) "Existing PET scanner" means a PET scanner that is being used to provide services as of the application deadline for the review period.
- (3) "Fixed PET scanner" means a PET scanner that is not mobile.
- (4) "Fixed PET scanner service area" shall have the same meaning as defined in the annual State Medical Facilities Plan in effect as of the first day of the review period.
- (5) "Host site" means the location where the mobile PET scanner provides services.
- (6) "Mobile PET scanner" means a PET scanner that is moved weekly to provide services at two or more host sites.
- (7) "Mobile PET scanner service area" shall have the same meaning as defined in the annual State Medical Facilities Plan in effect as of the first day of the review period.
- (8) "Positron emission tomography scanner" shall have the same meaning as defined in G.S. 131E-176(19a).
- (9) "Proposed PET scanner" means the PET scanner proposed in the application under review.
History Note: Authority G.S. 131E-177(1); 131E-183(b);
Temporary Adoption Eff. September 1, 1993 for a period of 180 days or until the permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;
Eff. January 4, 1994;
Temporary Amendment Eff. January 1, 2001;
Temporary Amendment Eff. January 1, 2002;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2002;
Temporary Amendment effective January 1, 2002 amends and replaces the permanent rule effective August 1, 2002;
Temporary Amendment Eff. January 1, 2003;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2004; April 1, 2003;
Readopted Eff. January 1, 2022.