Illinois § 2

§ 2.

As used in this Act: (a) "perinatal" means the period of time between the conception of an infant and the end of the first month of life; (b) "congenital" means those intrauterine factors which influence the growth, development and function of the fetus; (c) "environmental" means those extrauterine factors which influence the adaptation, well being or life of the newborn and may lead to disability; (d) "high risk" means an increased level of risk of harm or mortality to the woman of childbearing age, fetus or newborn from congenital and/or environmental factors; (e) "perinatal center" means a referral facility intended to care for the high risk patient before, during, or after labor and delivery and characterized by sophistication and availability of personnel, equipment, laboratory, transportation techniques, consultation and other support services; (f) "developmental disability" means "developmental disability" as defined in Section 1-106 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code; (g) "disability" means a condition characterized by temporary or permanent, partial or complete impairment of physical, mental or physiological function; (h) "Department" means the Department of Public Health. (Source: P.A. 102-972, eff. 1-1-23.)