As used in this chapter:

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1.    “Community health representative” means an individual trained through the Indian health service to provide community-based and medically guided health care, which may include traditional native concepts.

2.    “Community health worker” means an individual certified under this chapter to provide preventative services.

3.    “Department” means the department of health and human services.

4.    “Preventative services” means services to prevent a disease, disability, or other health condition or the progression of a disease, disability, or other health condition which are provided to an individual:

a.    With a chronic condition; b.    At risk for a chronic condition who is unable to self-manage the chronic condition; or c.    With a documented barrier that affects the individual’s health.