7-34-2102. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Hospital facilities" means a hospital or a hospital-related facility, including outpatient centers for primary care, outpatient centers for surgical services, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care facilities, infirmaries, and health care facilities, all as defined in 50-5-101. The term includes public health centers.

(2) "Public health center" means a publicly owned facility providing health services, including laboratories, clinics, and administrative offices.