25 Tex. Admin. Code § 37.76 - Definitions
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Birthing
facility--An inpatient or ambulatory health care facility that offers
obstetrical or newborn care services. The term includes:
(A) a hospital licensed under Texas Health
and Safety Code, Chapter 241, that offers obstetrical services;
(B) a birthing center licensed under Texas
Health and Safety Code, Chapter 244;
(C) a children's hospital; or
(D) a facility that provides obstetrical
services and is maintained and operated by this state or an agency of this
state.
(2) Critical
Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD)--An abnormality in the structure or function of
the heart that exists at birth, that causes severe, life-threatening symptoms,
and requires medical intervention within the first few hours, days, or months
of life.
(3) Department--The
Department of State Health Services or its successor.
(4) Echocardiogram--An ultrasound test that
evaluates the structure and function of the heart.
(5) Health care practitioner--One of the
following individuals who is currently licensed and in good standing as
indicated:
(A) an advanced practice
registered nurse licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing pursuant to Texas
Occupations Code, Chapter 301;
(B)
a physician assistant licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board pursuant
to Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 204; or
(C) a midwife licensed by the Texas Midwifery
Board pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 203.
(6) Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)--An
intensive care unit specializing in the care of ill or premature newborn
infants.
(7) Newborn--A child
through 30 days of age.
(8)
Physician--A person licensed to practice medicine by the Texas Medical Board
pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 151.
(9) Pulse Oximeter--A U.S. Food and Drug
Administration approved instrument used to measure the percentage of hemoglobin
in the blood that is saturated with oxygen in neonates.
(10) Screening algorithm--A standardized
process and methodology used to conduct newborn screening for CCHD.
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