Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-19.2
"Board" means the Iowa board of nursing.
"Contract" means the written document executed by an applicant or licensee and the INAPC after the INAPC receives a report from an approved treatment provider, which establishes the terms for participation in the INAP.
"Impairment" means an 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.
"INAP" or "program" means the Iowa nurse assistance program.
"INAPC" or "committee" means the Iowa nurse assistance program committee.
"Initial agreement" means the written document establishing the initial terms for participation in the INAP
"Participant" means an applicant or licensee who does any of the following: self-reports an impairment to the program, is referred to the program by the board, signs an initial agreement with the committee, or signs a contract with the committee.
"Recognized treatment provider" means a licensed health care provider with board-approved expertise in substance use disorders or mental or physical health conditions.
"Referral by the board" means the board has determined, with or without having taken disciplinary action, that the applicant or licensee is an appropriate candidate for participation in the program.
"Self-report" means an applicant or licensee provides written notification to the committee that the applicant or licensee has been, is, or may be impaired. Information related to impairment or a potential impairment which is provided on a license application or renewal form may be considered a self-report.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-19.2