Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-16-1001 - Definitions

In addition to the definitions in A.R.S. § 36-3601, the following definitions apply in this Article unless otherwise stated:

1. "Applicant" means an individual who is licensed in another state and seeking the Department's approval of registration as a registered health care provider.

2. "Client" means an individual who is examined or treated by a registered health care provider.

3. "Department" means the same as in A.R.S. § 36-101.

4. "Health care decision maker" means an individual designated to make a medical decision on behalf of a client receiving telehealth services.

5. "Health care services" means assessment, diagnosis, consultation, or treatment, consistent with A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 28; A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 6, Article 7; or A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 17, provided to a client.

6. "Informed consent" means documented verbal, electronic, or written permission, given by a client or the client's health care decision maker, for the client to receive health care services from a registered health care provider according to A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 36, and this Article.

7. "License" means a valid and current agency permit, certificate, approval, registration, or similar form of permission required by law that is issued by a state authorizing an individual to provide health care services consistent with;

a. A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 28, for radiologic technology;

b. A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 6, for licensed midwifery; or

c. A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 17, for audiologists, hearing aid dispensers, speech-language pathologists, and speech-language pathologist assistants.

8. "Registered health care provider" means an individual who:

a. Resides and holds a current and valid license in another state, and

b. Has been approved by the Department to provide telehealth services in Arizona.

9. "Telehealth services" means health care services provided through telehealth.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-16-1001

New Section made by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 695, effective 5/13/2024.