In Alaska Stat. § 47.20.300 – 47.20.390,

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

Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 47.20.390

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(2) “department” means the Department of Health;
(3) “follow-up care” means all of the following:

(A) services necessary to diagnose and confirm a hearing loss;
(B) ongoing audiological services to monitor hearing;
(C) communication services, including aural rehabilitation, speech, language, social, and psychological services;
(D) support services for the infant and family; and
(E) early intervention services described in 20 U.S.C. § 1431 – 1445 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), as amended;
(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 Alaska Stat. § 47.20.310 – 47.20.390.
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