§ 24-1E-2. Definitions

As used in the Health Facility Receivership Act: 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.