Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 52, December 27, 2024
Section 65-20-3 - DefinitionsAs used in these regulations, all terms have the same meaning as provided in the definition section of W. Va. Code '16-2D-2. Definitions set forth in the section amplify and clarify the statutory definitions or define terms not specifically set forth in the statute.
3.1. Acute-care bed complement -- The number of licensed hospital beds designated for acute care services exclusive of skilled nursing facility (SNF) and/or intermediate care facility (ICF) long-term care beds and personal care beds.3.2. DRG -- Diagnostic related group -- a classification system utilized by medicare to group patients with respect to resource use.3.3. Licensed bed capacity -- The total number of hospital beds a hospital is currently authorized to operate by the Department of Health and Human Resources.3.4. Skilled nursing bed -- A long-term care bed designated as an SNF (skilled nursing facility bed) and certified as such under Medicare Title XVIII reimbursement.