W. Va. Code R. § 64-100-3

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 64-100-3 - Definitions

3.1. Birthing Facility - An inpatient or ambulatory health care facility licensed by the Department of Health and Human Resources that provides birthing and newborn care services.

3.2. Commissioner - The Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health or his or her authorized representative.

3.3. Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) - Structural abnormalities of the heart that are present at birth. Some critical congenital heart defects can cause severe and life-threatening symptoms which require intervention within the first days of life.

3.4. Pulse Oximetry Testing - A noninvasive test that estimates the percentage of hemoglobin in blood that is saturated with oxygen.

W. Va. Code R. § 64-100-3