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§ 878.3. Definitions

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 11 P.S. ChildrenEffective: September 30, 2014

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 11 P.S. Children (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 16. Newborn Child Pulse Oximetry Screening Act
Effective: September 30, 2014
11 P.S. § 878.3
§ 878.3. Definitions
Currentness
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:
“Birthing facility.” An inpatient or ambulatory health care facility licensed by the department that provides birthing and newborn care services.
“Department.” The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.
“Health care practitioner.” As defined in section 103 of the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L. 130, No. 48),1 known as the Health Care Facilities Act.
“Newborn child.” A child less than 28 days of age.

Credits

2014, July 2, P.L. 853, No. 94, § 3, effective in 90 days [Sept. 30, 2014].

Footnotes

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35 P.S. § 448.103.
11 P.S. § 878.3, PA ST 11 P.S. § 878.3
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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