Ark. Code Ann. § 17-87-803: Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Alternative to discipline program" means a plan approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing for intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of an impaired individual who is licensed or certified by the board; (2) "Impairment" means the inability or significant potential for inability to practice with reasonable safety and skill as a result of a diagnosed substance use disorder or any diagnosed mental or physical health condition; (3) "Participant" means an applicant, licensee, or certified individual who: (A) Self reports an impairment to the board; (B) Is referred to the alternative to discipline program by the board; or (C) Signs an initial agreement with the alternative to discipline program coordinator to oversee the impaired participant; and (4) "Rehabilitation" means the process whereby an impaired participant advances in an alternative to discipline program to an optimal level of competence to practice under his or her license or certification without endangering the public. Amended by Act 2023, No. 234,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2017, No. 325,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Alternative to discipline program" means a plan approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing for intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of an impaired individual who is licensed or certified by the board;

(2) "Impairment" means the inability or significant potential for inability to practice with reasonable safety and skill as a result of a diagnosed substance use disorder or any diagnosed mental or physical health condition;

(3) "Participant" means an applicant, licensee, or certified individual who: (A) Self reports an impairment to the board; (B) Is referred to the alternative to discipline program by the board; or (C) Signs an initial agreement with the alternative to discipline program coordinator to oversee the impaired participant; and

(A) Self reports an impairment to the board;

(B) Is referred to the alternative to discipline program by the board; or

(C) Signs an initial agreement with the alternative to discipline program coordinator to oversee the impaired participant; and

(4) "Rehabilitation" means the process whereby an impaired participant advances in an alternative to discipline program to an optimal level of competence to practice under his or her license or certification without endangering the public.