RSA 141-A:2 · Definitions

141-A:2 Definitions. –
As used in this chapter:
I. "Critical health problem" means any of the following:
(a) Lead poisoning.
(b) Reye's syndrome.
(c) A disease, condition, or procedure relating to public health which is determined by the commissioner to be of particular concern or importance as a critical health problem in this state, being in need of greater research, study, and statistical analysis.
II. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of health and human services.
III. [Repealed.]
IV. "Facility" means a governmental or private agency, department, institution, clinic, laboratory, hospital, or a health maintenance organization, association, or other similar unit designated by the commissioner.
Source. 1979, 339:1. 1981, 460:7. 1983, 291:1, I. 1995, 310:91, 170, IV, 183, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.