10A NCAC 14C .3201. DEFINITIONS

The following definitions shall apply to all rules in this Section:

(1)           "Approved lithotriptor" means a lithotriptor which was not operational prior to the beginning of the review period but which had been issued a certificate of need or had been acquired prior to March 18, 1993 in accordance with 1993 N.C. Sess. Laws c. 7, s. 12.

(2)           "Complicated stone disease treatment capability" means the expertise necessary to manage all patients during the treatment of kidney stone disease.  This includes but is not limited to a urologist skilled and experienced in both percutaneous and retrograde endoscopic stone removal procedures, and experienced interventional radiologic support.

(3)           "Existing lithotriptor" means a lithotriptor in operation prior to the beginning of the review period.

(4)           "Host facility" means the site at which a mobile lithotriptor is parked for the provision of SWL procedures.

(5)           "Lithotriptor" means equipment as defined in G.S. 131E-176(14d).

(6)           "Lithotriptor service area" means a geographical area defined by the applicant and which has boundaries that encompass at least 1,000,000 of the state's residents.

(7)           "Mobile lithotriptor" means a lithotriptor and transporting equipment that is moved to provide services at two or more host facilities.

(8)           "Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) procedure" means a procedure for the removal of kidney stones which involves focusing shock waves on kidney stones so that they are pulverized into sand-like particles which may then be passed through the urinary tract.

 

History Note:        Filed as a Temporary Adoption Eff. September 1, 1993 for a period of 180 days or until the permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;

Authority G.S. 131E-177(1); 131E-183(b);

Eff. January 4, 1994.