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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.39.05.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="39" chapter_num="05" 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>“Assessment” means a comprehensive, dynamic process by which the registered nurse collects and analyzes data through interaction with:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The client;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The family;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Significant others; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Other health care providers.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Certified nursing assistant (CNA)” means an individual certified by the Board to practice as a nursing assistant.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Delegate” means the nurse:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Authorizes the CNA to act on behalf of the nurse;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Authorizes the CNA to augment and supplement the care the nurse provides; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Retains the accountability and responsibility for the delegated act.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Health care team” means a group of individuals that includes licensed health care providers, CNAs, and unlicensed personnel working in collaboration with the client, family, and friends to achieve identified outcomes.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Health status data” means and includes, but is not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Biophysical status to measure:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Height;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Weight; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Vital signs;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Cultural, religious, and socioeconomic background; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Activities of daily living.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Nurse” means a licensed registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN).</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Nursing plan of care” means an established set of goals, priorities, and methods designed to solve, prevent, and manage a client’s identified problems.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Outcome” means a measurable, expected, client-focused goal which is observable by the client’s behavior or status.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>