§ 25-15-601 — Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Healthcare profession" means a profession or occupation in which healthcare services are provided; (2) "Healthcare professional" means an individual who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to administer health care in the ordinary course of the practice of his or her profession; (3) "Licensing entity" means an office, board, commission, department, council, bureau, or other agency of state government having authority to license, certify, register, permit, or otherwise authorize an individual to engage in a healthcare profession; (4) "Rule regarding scope of practice" means a proposed rule as defined by § 25-15-202 , or a proposed amendment to an existing rule as defined by § 25-15-202 , that would, if adopted: (A) Require an additional license, certification, or other authorization for a healthcare profession that is not currently licensed, certified, or authorized in this state; (B) Expand the scope of practice of a healthcare professional; or (C) Limit the scope of practice of a healthcare professional; and (5) "Scope of practice" means the procedures, actions, processes, and services that a healthcare professional is authorized to practice in keeping with the terms of his or her license, certification, or other authorization in a particular healthcare profession.

Legislative History

Added by Act 2021, No. 960,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.