1. (1) Poison Control Center - an entity which provides information on poisons and advice for poisoning emergencies to the general public, health care professionals, and worksites; on a 24-hour basis and promotes poison prevention throughout the community.
2. (2) Region - a group of contiguous counties within the state.
3. (3) Exposure Case - an intentional or unintentional human poisoning in which the center is called for advice on handling the incident, provides appropriate information and monitors the patient’s progress as appropriate.

Authority: T.C.A. §§4-5-202, 68-1-103, 68-141-101, 68-141-102 and 68-141-104. Administrative History: Original rule filed June 22, 1994; effective September 5, 1994.