383.16 Definitions; ss. 383.15-383.21. - Florida Statutes

383.16 Definitions; ss. 383.15-383.21.

As used in ss. 383.15-383.21, the term:

   (1) “Department” means the Department of Health.

   (2) “Regional perinatal intensive care center” or “center” means a unit designated by the department, located within a hospital, and specifically designed to provide a full range of health services to its patients.

   (3) “Patient” means a woman who is experiencing a high-risk pregnancy and who has been declared financially and medically eligible or a newborn infant who needs intensive care and who is declared financially and medically eligible.

History. s. 2, ch. 76-54; s. 1, ch. 77-171; s. 1, ch. 79-351; s. 1, ch. 85-225; s. 2, ch. 94-140; s. 61, ch. 97-101.