(410 ILCS 47/10)
Sec. 10.
Definitions.
As used in this Act:
"Human poison control center" means an emergency public health service
providing toxicity, hazard, and treatment information, case documentation, and
follow-up calls. A human poison control center is staffed, in part, by
professionals dedicated solely to the operation of the center while staffing
the center, provides a 24 hour a day toll-free telephone access, and provides
the public and health professionals with educational programs on poison
prevention and treatment.
"Animal poison control center" means an emergency animal oriented service
providing toxicity, hazard, and treatment information, case documentation, and
follow-up calls. An animal poison control center is staffed with veterinarians
dedicated solely to the operation of the center on a 24 hour a day basis with
toll-free telephone access, and provides the public and health professionals
with educational programs on poison prevention and treatment.
"Regional poison control center" means a human poison control center
designated by the Illinois Department of Public Health, or an animal poison
control center designated by the Illinois Department of Agriculture under
Section 15.
(Source: P.A. 87-1145.)
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