- (1) The definitions in Rule R432-1 additionally apply.
- (2) "Critical Access Hospital" means a nonprofit, profit or public hospital that is enrolled as a Medicaid provider and qualifies as a Critical Access Hospital under 42 CFR, Section 485, Subpart F.
- (3) "Referral Hospital" means a hospital that has at least three full-time physicians on staff and licensure as a general hospital to receive emergency or non-emergency patient transfers and referrals from a CAH.
- (4) "Request for Agency Action" is the form used for any licensing changes including a new license, change of ownership, change of administrator, name change, or change in occupancy.
- (5) "Swing-Bed" is defined in Rule R432-100.
KEY: health care facilities
Date of Last Change: November 6, 2023
Notice of Continuation: August 22, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202