Section R9-24-301. Definitions

In addition to the definitions in A.R.S. § 36-2351 and 9 A.A.C. 24, Article 2, the following definitions apply in this Article, unless oth- erwise specified:

1.        “CMP” means coordinating medical provider.

2.        “Continuing medical education” means instruction that meets the requirements in:

a.         A.A.C. R4-16-102 for a physician licensed under

A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 13;

b.        A.A.C. R4-17-205 for a physician assistant licensed under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 25; and

c.      A.R.S. § 32-1825 and A.A.C. R4-22-109 for a phy-

sician licensed under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 17.

3.        “Continuing nursing education” means instruction that:

a.         Is required by A.A.C. R4-19-511 for authorization from the Arizona State Board of Nursing for a regis- tered nurse practitioner to prescribe and dispense drugs and devices;

b.        Meets requirements for continuing education estab- lished by a nurse credentialing organization, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center; or

c.         Provides training related to the performance of a nurse’s job duties.

4.        “Drug prescription services” means providing medication that requires an order by medical personnel authorized by law to order the medication.

5.        “Durable medical equipment” means an item that:

a.         Can withstand repeated use;

b.        Is designed to serve a medical purpose; and

c.         Generally  is  not  useful  to  an   individual  in  the absence of a medical condition, illness, or injury.

6.        “Governing authority” has the same meaning as in A.R.S.

§ 36-401.

7.        “Independent decision” means a registered nurse practi- tioner’s action without a physician’s order according to A.A.C. R4-19-508 and A.A.C. R4-19-511.

8.        “Medical direction” means guidance, advice, or consulta- tion provided by a CMP to a registered nurse practitioner.

9.        “Medical personnel” means a medical clinic’s physicians, physician assistants, registered nurse practitioners, and nurses.

10.     “Nurse” means an individual licensed as a graduate, pro- fessional, or registered nurse or as a practical nurse under

A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 15.

11.     “Order” means a written directive.

12.     “Practice requirements” means the standards for physi- cians established in:

a.         A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 13 and 4 A.A.C. 16; or

b.        A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 17 and 4 A.A.C. 22.

13.     “Referral source” means a person who sends an individ- ual to a third person for medical services.

14.     “Social services” means assistance, other than medical services, provided to maintain or improve an individual’s physical, mental, and social participation capabilities.

15.     “Supervision” has the same meaning as in A.R.S. § 32- 2501.

16.     “Support services” means drug prescription services, social services, and provision of durable medical equip- ment.

17.     “Work schedule coverage” means a medical clinic’s sys- tem for ensuring that a sufficient number of medical per- sonnel are present at the medical clinic.

18.     “Written protocol” means an agreement that identifies and is signed by a CMP and a registered nurse practitio- ner or a physician assistant.

Historical Note

Adopted effective July 27, 1978 (Supp. 78-4). R9-24-301 recodified from R9-24-131 (Supp. 95-2). Former Section R9-24-301 renumbered to R9-24-302; new Section R9- 24-301 adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 715,

effective January 17, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 3048, effective September 30, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).