1. (1) The term “nursing home” shall have the same meaning as that found at T.C.A. §68—11— 201(15).
2. (2) The term “commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Department of Health or his designee.
3. (3) The term “department” means the Department of Health.
4. (4) The term “beds” means nursing home beds licensed by the State of Tennessee including those in state-owned or operated facilities but excluding beds specifically certified as intermediate care beds for the mentally retarded.

Authority: Public Chapter 953, Acts of 1992; T.C.A. §§68—11—201, 68—11—216, 67—1—901, 9—8— 307(a)(0) and 4—5—201 et seq. Administrative History: Original rule filed August 30, 1990; effective October 14, 1990. Amendment filed September 25, 1991; effective November 9, 1991. Repeal and new rule filed September 29, 1992; effective November 13, 1992. Amendment filed November 15, 1993; effective March 30, 1994.