For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AMBULATORY OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER. A public or private institution, place, building or agency, licensed under I.C. 16-21-2 and defined in I.C. 16-18-2-14 that is established, equipped and operated primarily for the purpose of performing surgical procedures and providing related services to the general public.
CAMPUS.
(1) In the physical area immediately adjacent to the main buildings; or
(2) Within 250 yards of the main buildings.
CERTIFICATE OF NEED (CON). A certificate issued by the county, after approval by the County Commissioners, authorizing the construction or operation of a new health care facility in the county.
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING FACILITY. A facility, physical location, motor vehicle or vehicle where diagnostic imaging services are provided to an individual for the purpose of providing health care. These diagnostic imaging services include, but are not limited to, general x-ray services, CT scans, MRI scans, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, mammography and any other generally recognized imaging methods commonly utilized on an outpatient basis.
DIALYSIS CENTER. A facility offering chronic maintenance dialysis to end-stage renal disease patients on an outpatient basis.
ENDOSCOPY FACILITY. A facility with or without licensure offering the testing, diagnosis or treatment of a health disorder in conjunction with the use of endoscopic or laparoscopic equipment.
FREESTANDING CANCER CENTER. A facility with or without licensure that is constructed and opened to provide primarily, if not exclusively, oncology services, radiation therapy and/or related oncology or radiation treatments.
FREESTANDING HEALTH CARE FACILITY. When used in connection with the providers of health services, an organized offering of health services that is:
(1) Organized as a physically separate enterprise not structurally integrated or otherwise physically part of another health care facility or a health practitioner’s office;
(2) Organized as a distinct unit within another health care facility or a new health care facility; or
(3) Organized as a distinct unit within a health practitioner’s office.
HEALTH CARE FACILITY. A facility with or without licensure that is constructed and/or operated to provide health care services including, but not limited to, a hospital, specialty hospital, ambulatory outpatient surgical center, diagnostic imaging facility, dialysis center, freestanding cancer center, endoscopy facility, laboratory, mobile health service, radiation therapy center or other freestanding health care facility as those terms are defined herein.
HEALTH PRACTITIONER. Any individual licensed, certified or registered by the state to provide health services.
HEALTH PRACTITIONER’S OFFICE. A professional office constituting the primary location, excluding a health care facility or new health care facility, for a health practitioner’s performance of the range of diagnostic or treatment services ordinarily performed in an office setting by these practitioners in the state. For purposes of this chapter, a health care facility or a new health care facility shall not be deemed to be a HEALTH PRACTITIONER’S OFFICE.
HOSPITAL. An institution, place, building or agency licensed under I.C. 16-21-2 that holds itself out to the general public that it is operated for hospital purposes and that provides care, accommodations, facilities and equipment, in connection with services of a physician, to individuals who may need medical or surgical services.
LABORATORY. A facility for the biological, microbiological, serological, chemical, immunohematological, hematological, biophysical, crytological, pathological or other examination of materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of the health of, human beings. These examinations also include procedures to determine, measure or otherwise describe the presence or absence of various substances or organisms in the body. Facilities only collecting or preparing specimens (or both) or only serving as a mailing service and not performing testing are not considered LABORATORIES.
MOBILE HEALTH SERVICE. Equipment used to provide health services that can be transported from one delivery site to another.
MODERNIZATION.
(1) The upgrading, remodeling or renovating of part or all of the physical structure, physical plant, fixtures and health equipment of a health care facility.
(2) The term does not:
(a) Apply to a new health care site; or
(b) Include converting a health care facility into a different kind of health care facility.
NEW HEALTH CARE FACILITY. A facility with or without licensure that is constructed and/or operated to provide health care services, including but not limited to, a hospital, specialty hospital, ambulatory outpatient surgical center, diagnostic imaging facility, dialysis center, freestanding cancer center, endoscopy facility, laboratory, mobile health service, radiation therapy center or other freestanding health care facility as those terms are defined herein.
PERSON. As defined in I.C. 23-1-20-18, means an individual and entity (as that term is defined in I.C. 23-1-20-10).
RADIATION THERAPY CENTER. A facility offering the use of ionizing radiation or radiopharmaceuticals for therapy, including external beam radiation therapy and radioactive materials for therapeutic administration.
RELOCATION or RELOCATED. With respect to a health care facility, the transfer of all or part of the health care facility’s health equipment from one location to another location. The term includes any clinical or business operations associated with the health equipment that are transferred with the health equipment from one location to another location.
SPECIALTY HOSPITAL. A hospital that is primarily or exclusively engaged in the care and treatment of one of the following categories:
(1) Patients with a cardiac condition;
(2) Patients with an orthopedic condition;
(3) Patients receiving a surgical procedure; or
(4) Other specialized category of services.
UNDER DEVELOPMENT. A construction project in which the physical erection, installation, alteration, repair or remodeling of the building or structure has commenced.
(Ord. O-C-06-1, passed - -)