Rule 511-5-3-.02. Definitions
Unless a different meaning is required by the context, the following terms as used in these Rules shall have the meaning hereafter respectively ascribed to same:
- (1) "Ophthalmia Neonatorium" means an infection by Neisseria Gonoccocus of the eyes of an infant and occurring in the early neonatal period.
- (2) "Prophylactic treatment" means the instillation of a one (1) percent aqueous silver nitrate solution in a single dose ampule, or an ophthalmic ointment or drops containing one (1) percent tetracycline or one-half (0.5) percent erythromycin in a single-use tube or ampule in the eyes of the live newborn immediately following birth. None of the agents used for prophylaxis should be flushed from the eyes following instillation.
Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 31-2A-6.
History. Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Sep. 20, 2013; eff. Oct. 10, 2013.