For the purposes of this part, the following words and phrases when used herein shall be construed as follows:
- (1) “Board” means the State Board of Health;
- (2) “Department” means the Department of Health;
(3)
- (A) "Other persons or organizations" means any nonproviders who have direct or supervisory responsibility of an individual whose immunization history could have a direct impact upon their admission policy as outlined by state requirements.
- (B) A childcare facility licensed by the State of Arkansas falls within the definition of "other persons or organizations";
(4)
- (A) “Provider” means any healthcare professional who has direct or supervisory responsibility for the delivery of immunizations.
- (B) Note. A school nurse or other health official who has direct or supervisory responsibility for the delivery of immunizations falls within the definition of “healthcare professional”; and
- (5) “Section” means the Immunization Branch of the Department of Health.