10A NCAC 09 .2402. DEFINITIONS

(a)  "Child care for mildly ill children" is defined as the care of children with short term illness, or symptoms of illness, or short term disability as indicated in Rule .2404 of this Section, who are not able to attend their regular school or child care arrangement due to inability to participate in regular activities.

(b)  "Health care professional" is defined as:

(1)           a licensed physician;

(2)           the physician's authorized agent who is currently approved by the North Carolina Medical Board, or comparable certifying board in any state contiguous to North Carolina;

(3)           a certified nurse practitioner;

(4)           a nurse rostered with the Office of Public Health Nursing and Professional Development as required by the Division of Medical Assistance;

(5)           a registered nurse (RN); or

(6)           a certified physician assistant.

(c)  "Short term care" is defined as attending for no more than three consecutive days, or for more than three consecutive days with written permission from a physician which was obtained prior to the fourth consecutive day of attendance.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 110-88(11); 143B-168.3;

Eff. April 1, 2003.