22 §2136. Definitions - Maine Statutes

Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE

Subtitle 2: HEALTH

Part 4: HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CARE

Chapter 417-A: BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR TEMPORARY NURSE AGENCIES

§2136. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [2009, c. 621, §5 (NEW).]

1. Hire, employ or place. “Hire, employ or place” means to recruit, select, train, declare competent, schedule, direct, define the scope of the position of or supervise an individual who provides temporary care pursuant to chapter 417.

[ 2009, c. 621, §5 (NEW) .]

2. Temporary nurse agency. “Temporary nurse agency” means a business entity or subdivision thereof that provides nurses to another organization on a temporary basis within this State.

[ 2009, c. 621, §5 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2009, c. 621, §5 (NEW).