Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 64-81-3 - Definitions3.1. Advisory Council. -- The committee appointed pursuant to W. Va. Code § 16-40-6 to advise on the establishment and implementation of the birth defects information system.3.2. Birth Defects Information System -- The data base that contains individual case demographic and diagnostic information maintained by the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health within the Bureau for Public Health.3.3. Congenital Anomaly and Abnormal Condition. -- An abnormality of the body's structure or inherent function present at birth, whether the abnormality is detected at the time of delivery or becomes apparent at a later date.3.4. Freestanding Birthing Center. -- A health care facility in which births routinely occur, that is not licensed under W. Va. Code §§ 16-5B-1 et seq.3.5. Health Care Providers. -- A physician, or his or her designee, at any medical facility including, but not limited to private clinics, health departments and hospitals.3.6. Hospital. -- A facility licensed as a hospital pursuant to W. Va. Code §§ 16-5B-1 et seq. and Welch Emergency Hospital.3.7. Nurse-Midwife. -- An individual authorized under W. Va. Code §30-15 to practice nurse-midwifery.