In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:
     “Ambulatory surgical treatment center” or “ASTC” means any institution, place, or building licensed under the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act.
     “Alternative health care model” means a facility or program authorized under Section 35 of this Act.
     “Board” means the State Board of Health.
     “Department” means the Illinois Department of Public Health.
     “Demonstration program” means a program to license and study alternative health care models authorized under this Act.
     “Director” means the Director of Public Health.