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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.27.26.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="27" chapter_num="26" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Board” means the Maryland State Board of Nursing.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Certificate holder” means an individual who has been issued a certificate by the Board to practice as a certified nursing assistant, a certified dialysis technician, or a certified medication technician.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Conditions” means any requirements in a public or nonpublic order that a licensee or certificate holder is required to satisfy, which include, but are not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Treatment and counseling for a psychological or physical illness, including, but not limited to substance abuse;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Submission to drug and alcohol testing;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Abstinence from specified drugs;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Abstinence from alcohol;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Remedial training;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Inspection of a private practice site;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Monitoring;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Evaluation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>Supervision;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>Compliance with a rehabilitation agreement;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(k)">
        <text>Testing of clinical skills;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(l)">
        <text>Submission of written reports;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(m)">
        <text>A demonstration of knowledge or competency;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(n)">
        <text>Submit to a physical or mental health examination;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(o)">
        <text>Limitation of practice; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(p)">
        <text>Limitation on the administration of prescription or specified drugs to clients.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Conduct” means behavior or action or a failure to behave or act, which results in a violation of the Maryland Nurse Practice Act or regulations adopted by the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Licensee” means an individual who:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Has been issued a license or certification by the Board to practice as:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>A registered nurse;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>A licensed practical nurse;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>An advanced practice registered nurse;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>An electrologist;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>A licensed direct-entry midwife; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>A licensed certified midwife; or</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Has a multistate licensure privilege to practice licensed practical nursing or registered nursing under the Nurse Licensure Compact.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Multistate licensure privilege” has the meaning set forth in COMAR 10.27.01.01B.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Recklessly” means characterized by the creation of a substantial and unjustifiable risk of harm to others and by a conscious, sometimes deliberate, disregard for or indifference to that risk.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Sanction” means a disciplinary action against a licensee or certificate holder, including a reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, or a monetary penalty.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>