§334D-2 - Definitions. - Hawaii Statutes

     [§334D-2]  Definitions.  As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

     “Board” means the board of nursing.

     “Chemically dependent” means a condition wherein a nurse’s cognitive, interpersonal, or psychomotor skills are affected by the habitual or intemperate use of alcohol or drugs, or both.

     “Diversion program” means a program administered by professionals to assist chemically dependent nurses in obtaining evaluation, counseling, monitoring, and ongoing support for rehabilitative purposes.

     “Nurse” means a person who has been or is currently licensed under chapter 457.

     “Peer assistance program” means a program administered by professionals for the purpose of assisting nurses who are chemically dependent in obtaining evaluation, counseling, monitoring of progress, and ongoing support for rehabilitative purposes.

     “Professional association” means a national or statewide association or committee of professionals, or a nonprofit organization operated in support of a professional association that is recognized by the board and designated to administer and monitor the diversion program. [L 1993, c 106, pt of §1]