§ 20-13-1501. Definitions

As used in this subchapter:

1. (1) “Airborne or blood-borne disease” means a potentially life-threatening disease, including without limitation:

   1. (A) Tuberculosis;

   2. (B) Hepatitis C; and

   3. (C) Hepatitis B;

2. (2) “Emergency response worker” means:

   1. (A) Paramedics;

   2. (B) Emergency response employees;

   3. (C) Firefighters;

   4. (D) First response workers;

   5. (E) Emergency medical technicians;

   6. (F) Emergency medical services personnel;

   7. (G) Volunteers making an authorized emergency response;

   8. (H) Law enforcement officers and personnel; and

   9. (I) A person rendering services as a “Good Samaritan” under the “Good Samaritan” law, § 17-95-101;

3. (3) “Healthcare facility” means a hospital, nursing home, blood bank, blood center, sperm bank, or other healthcare institution; and

4. (4) “Healthcare provider” means any physician, nurse, paramedic, or other person providing medical, nursing, or other healthcare services of any kind.