Section 24-1E-2 - Definitions.
24-1E-2. Definitions.
As used in the Health Facility Receivership Act [24-1E-1 NMSA 1978]:
A. "department" means the department of health;
B. "health facility" means:
(1) a health facility as defined in Subsection D of Section 24-1-2 NMSA 1978 other than a child-care center or facility, whether or not licensed by the state of New Mexico; or
(2) a community-based program providing services funded, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by the home and community-based medicaid waiver program or by developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury or other medical disabilities programs;
C. "person" includes a natural person and any other form of entity recognized by law;
D. "receiver" means the secretary, upon appointment pursuant to the Health Facility Receivership Act; and
E. "secretary" means the secretary of health.