The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.(1) Birthing facility--An inpatient or ambulatory health care facility that offers obstetrical or newborn care services. The term includes:(A) a hospital licensed under Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 241, that offers obstetrical services;(B) a birthing center licensed under Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 244;(C) a children's hospital; or(D) a facility that provides obstetrical services and is maintained and operated by this state or an agency of this state.(2) Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD)--An abnormality in the structure or function of the heart that exists at birth, that causes severe, life-threatening symptoms, and requires medical intervention within the first few hours, days, or months of life.(3) Department--The Department of State Health Services or its successor.(4) Echocardiogram--An ultrasound test that evaluates the structure and function of the heart.(5) Health care practitioner--One of the following individuals who is currently licensed and in good standing as indicated:(A) an advanced practice registered nurse licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 301;(B) a physician assistant licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 204; or(C) a midwife licensed by the Texas Midwifery Board pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 203.(6) Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)--An intensive care unit specializing in the care of ill or premature newborn infants.(7) Newborn--A child through 30 days of age.(8) Physician--A person licensed to practice medicine by the Texas Medical Board pursuant to Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 151.(9) Pulse Oximeter--A U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved instrument used to measure the percentage of hemoglobin in the blood that is saturated with oxygen in neonates.(10) Screening algorithm--A standardized process and methodology used to conduct newborn screening for CCHD.