New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 9. Executive Department |
Subtitle AA. State Commission of Correction |
Chapter III. Minimum Standards and Regulations for Management of Specialized Secure Juvenile Detention Facilities for Older Youth |
Part 7310. Health Services |
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.