Sec. 7310.2. Definitions  


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  • As used in this Part, the following definitions shall apply to the terms listed below:
    (a) Health screening shall mean an interview and visual assessment of a youth conducted by a facility health trained staff member which is recorded and designed to elicit a past history or current evidence of a medical or mental health condition requiring immediate medical or psychiatric evaluation and treatment.
    (b) Licensed health care professional shall mean a physician, nurse practitioner, registered professional nurse, physician's assistant, licensed practical nurse or dentist licensed to practice in the State of New York.
    (c) Medical director shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York.