048-11 Wyo. Code R. § 11-3
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of these rules. Where the context in which words are used in these rules indicates that such is the intent, words in the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa. Throughout these rules gender pronouns are used interchangeably except where the context dictates otherwise. The drafters have attempted to utilize each gender pronoun in equal numbers in random distribution. Words in each gender shall include individuals of the other gender.
(a) "Public health emergency" means an occurrence or imminent threat of an illness or health condition caused by an epidemic or pandemic disease, a novel and highly fatal infectious agent or a biological toxin that poses a substantial risk of a significant number of human fatalities or incidents of permanent or long-term disability. The governor shall declare when a public health emergency exists or has ended.
(b) "Confidential" means the restriction of information and records relating to a known or suspected case of a reportable disease or condition which has been reported, acquired, and maintained under W.S. 35-4-107 and 35-4-108, unless otherwise required by law.
(c) "Designee" is an individual appointed by the Health Officer and conducting official business for and on behalf of the Wyoming Department of Health, a County, City or District Health Office.
(d) "Health Officer" is the physician or authorized designee selected by the appointing authority for a specific jurisdiction: state, county, and/or city.
(e) "Pharmacist" means any individual licensed and registered with the State Board of Pharmacy.
(f) "Infectious" is the capacity to rapidly spread infection to other individuals.
(g) "Reportable Disease" is a disease and/or condition designated as nationally notifiable by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as additional diseases and conditions considered notifiable by the Wyoming Medical and Public Health Community.
(h) "Treatment" is the actual passing or prescribing of medcations or a schedule of health care procedures established by current medical standards to effect a cure for a disease or in the case of incurable reportable diseases or conditions, enhance and/or sustain the patient's life expectancy.
048-11 Wyo. Code R. § 11-3