(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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