Section R. 325.161 - DefinitionsRule 1. As used in these rules:
(a) "Act" means 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1001 to 333.35211.(b) "Body mass index" or "BMI" means a calculation from a persons height and weight used as a screening tool for identifying overweight and obese individuals who may be at risk for weight related health problems. It is commonly expressed in percentiles to control for differences in childrens body sizes due to gender and age.(c) "Department" means the Michigan department of community health or its authorized agent.(d) "Health care provider" has the same meaning as defined in section 9206(5) of the act.(e) "MCIR" means the Michigan care improvement registry which is a registry of health information, including but not limited to, children's immunizations; immunization history; height, weight, and other reportable information; and, identification information on children, adolescents, and adults.(f) "User" means any of the following entities:(i) A health care provider.(iii) Michigan day-care providers.(iv) Healthcare organizations.(v) Department personnel.(vi) A person or organization otherwise authorized by the department.Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.161
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