Policy Glossary
Communicable Disease
An infectious disease that can be transmitted from a person, animal, or object to a person by direct or indirect means (e.g., transmission through an intermediate host, vector, food, water, air).
- 610.010 - Patient Rights and Consent for Healthcare
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Healthcare Provider
A person who is licensed, certified, registered, or otherwise authorized by the law of this state to provide healthcare in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.
- 600.025 - Healthcare Copayment Program
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
The virus that causes the destructive effect on the "T"-Lymphocytes of the body's cellular immune system.
- 670.000 - Communicable Disease, Infection Prevention, and Immunization Program
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Sexually Transmitted Disease
A bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic disease that are transmitted through sexual acts that are determined to be a threat to the health and welfare of staff and offenders.
- 670.000 - Communicable Disease, Infection Prevention, and Immunization Program
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Tuberculosis (TB)
A bacterial infection which generally involves the lungs usually transmitted by the inhalation of droplets in the air that contain tubercle bacillus.
- 670.000 - Communicable Disease, Infection Prevention, and Immunization Program
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