Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 310 - Oklahoma State Department of Health
Chapter 550 - Newborn Screening and resources for trisomy 13, 18, and 21
Subchapter 24 - Resources for Trisomy 13, 18, and 21
Section 310:550-24-2 - Resources for Trisomy 13, 18, and 21 Definitions
Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
The following words or terms, used in this Chapter, shall have the following meaning unless the context of the sentence requires another meaning:
"Chromosomal disorder" means:
(A) Trisomy 13, otherwise known as Patau syndrome;
(B) Trisomy 18, otherwise known as Edwards syndrome; or
(C) Trisomy 21, otherwise known as Down syndrome.
"Department" means the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
"Genetic counselor" means any person who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Genetic Counseling Licensure Act or offers to or engages in genetic counseling. The term does not include those professions exempted by Section 1-566 of the Act.
"Health care facility" means a facility licensed or certified by the State Department of Health, but shall not include a nursing care facility, assisted living facility or home care agency.
"Health care provider" means a person who is licensed, certified or registered by this state to provide health care services or a medical group, independent practice association or professional corporation providing health care services.
