The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Child.” An individual 21 years of age and under.

“Child death review data collection system.” A data collection system approved by the National MCH Center for Child Death Review or a similar national organization.

“Department.” The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.

“Local public health child death review team.” A team representing a county or two or more counties comprised of professionals from organizations and local agencies who review cases of child deaths in accordance with protocols established by the State public health child death review team.

“Person in interest.” A person authorized to permit the release of the medical records of a deceased child.

“Program.” The Public Health Child Death Review Program established in section 3.¹

“State public health child death review team.” A State multidisciplinary team comprised of local professionals and representatives of State agencies who review data submitted by local public health child death review teams, develop protocols for child death reviews and develop child death prevention strategies.