Definitions

As used in this part: "Labor" means the period of time before a birth during which contractions are of sufficient frequency, intensity, and duration to bring about effacement and progressive dilation of the cervix. "Postpartum recovery" means: (1) The entire period a female is in a hospital, birthing center, or clinic after giving birth; and (2) An additional time period, if any, a treating physician determines is necessary for healing after the female leaves the hospital, birthing center, or clinic. "Restraints" means anything used to control the movement of a person's body or limbs and includes: (1) Physical restraint; or (2) A mechanical device, including metal handcuffs, plastic ties, ankle restraints, leather cuffs, other hospital-type restraints, tasers, or batons. "Transport" means the conveyance, by any means, of a committed person from the correctional facility to another location, including travel to and from a transport vehicle.