Rule 511-5-3-.02 - DefinitionsUnless a different meaning is required by the context, the following terms as used in these Rules shall have the meaning hereafter respectively ascribed to same:
(1) "Ophthalmia Neonatorium" means an infection by Neisseria Gonoccocus of the eyes of an infant and occurring in the early neonatal period.(2) "Prophylactic treatment" means the instillation of a one (1) percent aqueous silver nitrate solution in a single dose ampule, or an ophthalmic ointment or drops containing one (1) percent tetracycline or one-half (0.5) percent erythromycin in a single-use tube or ampule in the eyes of the live newborn immediately following birth. None of the agents used for prophylaxis should be flushed from the eyes following instillation.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-5-3-.02
O.C.G.A. Sec. 31-2A-6.
Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Sep. 20, 2013; eff. Oct. 10, 2013.