Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 641 - Public Health Department
Chapter 193 - Model Rules for Licensee Review Committee
Rule 641-193.1 - Definitions

For the purpose of these rules, the following definitions apply:

"Committee" means the licensee review committee established by a licensing board pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 272C.3(1) "k."

"Contract" means the written document establishing the terms for participation in the program.

"Impairment" means a condition identified in Iowa Code section 272C.3(1) "k" that renders or, if left untreated, is reasonably likely to render a licensee unable to practice the licensee's profession with reasonable skill and safety.

"Initial agreement" means the written document establishing the initial terms for participation in the program.

"Licensing board" or "board" means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 272C.1(6).

"Licensee" means a person licensed by a licensing board.

"Self-report" means written notification provided by the licensee to the program that the licensee has had, has, or may have an impairment. A self-report can be made even if the applicable licensing board has received a complaint or a third party has alleged the same.