Alaska Statutes Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions § 47.20.390. Definitions

(1) “commissioner” means the commissioner of health;

(2) “department” means the Department of Health;

(3) “follow-up care” means all of the following:

(4) “hearing loss” means a hearing loss of 40 decibels or greater in the frequency region important for speech recognition and comprehension in one or both ears, approximately 500 through 4000 Hz;

(5) “hearing screening” means automated auditory brain stem response, otoacoustic emissions, or other appropriate screening procedure approved by the department;

(6) “infant” means a child 30 days to 24 months old;

(7) “newborn” means a child less than 30 days old;

(8) “parent” means a natural parent, stepparent, adoptive parent, legal guardian, or other legal custodian of the child;

(9) “program” means the newborn and infant hearing, tracking, and intervention screening program established under AS 47.20.310--47.20.390.