048-17 Wyo. Code R. § 17-4
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of these rules. Where the context in which words are used in these rules indicates that such is the intent, words in the singular number shall include the plural and visa versa. Throughout these rules gender pronouns are used interchangeably. The drafters have attempted to utilize each gender pronoun in equal numbers, in random distribution. Words in each gender include individuals of the other gender.
For the purpose of these rules, the following shall apply:
(a) "Acceptable Plan of Correction" means the Licensing Division approved the Critical Access Hospital's plan to correct the deficiencies identified during an on-site survey conducted by the Survey Division or its designated representative. The plan of correction shall be a written document and shall provide, but not be limited to, the following information:
(b) "Administrator" is the person in charge of the facility twenty-four (24) hours per day and is:
(c) "Advanced Practitioner of Nursing" means a person who is licensed by the Wyoming Board of Nursing to practice as an advanced practitioner of nursing.
(d) "Central Registry" means the registry operated by the Wyoming Department of Family Services pursuant to W.S. 14-3-213, which indexes perpetrators of child abuse or neglect and abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment of disabled adults. The registry information is available by calling 307-777-5366, such number may be subject to change.
(e) "Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)" means the clinical laboratories approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Care Financing Administration as required by 42 CFR Part 493, Section 1861(e) and (j), the sentence following section 1861(s)(13), and 1902(a)(9) of the Social Security Act and Section 353 of the Public Health Service Act.
(f) "Collaborative Practice" means the implementation of a formal written agreement that outlines procedures for consultation and collaboration with other health care professionals, e.g., licensed physicians and mid-level practitioners.
(g) "Complaint Investigations" means those facility investigations required to be performed by the Licensing Division.
(h) "Critical Access Hospital" means a hospital which meets the criteria required by the Wyoming State Rural Health Plan and rules for designation of critical access hospitals.
(i) "Designation" means an official finding and recognition by the Director, Department of Health that a health clinic or health center meets Wyoming State Rural Health Care Plan requirements to be a Critical Access Hospital.
(j) "Dietitian" means a person who is registered by the American Dietetic Association and provides nutritional dietary services.
(k) "Facility" means a Critical Access Hospital.
(l) "Governing Body" means the individual(s), group or corporation that is legally responsible for the Critical Access Hospital.
(m) "Hospital" means an institution licensed pursuant to W.S. W.S. W.S. 35-2-901 et seq.
(n) "License" means the authority granted by the Licensing Division to operate a Critical Access Hospital.
(o) "Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)" means a person who is licensed to practice as a licensed practical nurse by the Wyoming Board of Nursing pursuant to W.S. W.S. W.S. 33-21-120.
(p) "Licensee" means any person, association, partnership, or corporation holding a Critical Access Hospital license.
(q) "Licensing Division" means the Department of Health, Office of Health Facilities.
(r) "LSC" means NFPA 101 Life Safety Code cited in the Department of Health, Chapter III Construction Rules for Health Facilities.
(s) "Mid-level Practitioner" means either an advanced practitioner of nursing or a physician assistant.
(t) "NFPA" means the National Fire Protection Association.
(u) "Registered Nurse" means a person who is a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and is currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by the Wyoming Board of Nursing pursuant to W.S. W.S. W.S. 33-21-120.
(v) "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine in Wyoming by the Wyoming Board of Medicine.
(w) "Physician Assistant" means a person who is licensed by the Wyoming Board of Medicine to practice as a physician assistant.
(x) "Practitioner" means a person licensed in Wyoming as a physician, advanced practitioner of nursing, or physician assistant.
(y) "Survey" means a periodic on-site evaluation conducted by the Survey Division or its designated representative to determine compliance with State rules and regulations for licensure of Critical Access Hospitals.
(z) "Survey Division" means the Department of Health, Office of Health Facilities.
048-17 Wyo. Code R. § 17-4