In this chapter:
(1) “Health profession” means any health or allied health profession that is licensed, certified, or registered by a state board, agency, or association.
(2) “Council” means the statewide health coordinating council.
(3) “Freestanding emergency medical care facility” means a facility licensed under Chapter 254.
(4) “Home health agency” means a home and community support services agency licensed under Chapter 142.
(5) “Hospital” means a general or special hospital licensed under Chapter 241, a private mental hospital licensed under Chapter 577, or a hospital that is maintained or operated by this state or an agency of this state.
(6) “Nursing facility” means an institution licensed under Chapter 242.