Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Critical congenital heart disease” means a group of heart defects that cause serious, life-threatening symptoms and require intervention within the first days or first year of life. (2) “Health benefit plan” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 31-3301.01(20). (3) “Health insurer” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 31-3301.01(22). (4) “Hospital” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 44-501(a)(1). (5) “Maternity center” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 44-501(a)(2). (6) “Nurse-midwife” means a registered nurse certified pursuant to 17 DCMR § 5800 et seq. (7) “Pulse oximetry” means the non-invasive procedure used to measure oxygen levels in the blood.