Haw. Rev. Stat. § 334D-2
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.
HRS § 334D-2