Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 383 - Use of psychotropic medication
Section DOC 383.03 - Definitions
Current through August 26, 2024
In this chapter:
(1) "Advanced practice nurse prescriber" (APNP) means an "advanced practice nurse" who has been certified to prescribe drugs in Wisconsin as defined in s. 441.16(2), Stats., and ch. N 8.
(2) "Department" means the department of corrections.
(3) "Guardian" means the person named by the court having the duty and authority of guardianship.
(4) "Institution" means a type 1 secured correctional facility operated by the department.
(5) "Legal custody" has the meaning given in s. 938.02(12), Stats.
(6) "Nurse" means a registered or licensed practical nurse as defined by ch. 441, Stats.
(7) "Parent" has the meaning given in s. 938.02(13), Stats.
(8) "Pharmacological therapeutic classification" means the classification of a psychotropic medication as one of the following:
(9) "Physician" means a person licensed as a physician in Wisconsin under ch. 448, Stats.
(10) "Physician assistant" means a person licensed as a physician assistant in Wisconsin under ch. 448, Stats.
(11) "Psychologist" means a person licensed to practice psychology in Wisconsin as defined in ch. 455, Stats.
(12) "Psychotropic medication" means medication that is used for the purpose of modifying psychological functioning or behavior.
(13) "Social worker" means a person certified to be a social worker in Wisconsin as defined in ch. 457, Stats.
(14) "Youth" means a person or persons under the supervision of the department in an institution consistent with the requirements of law and regardless of age.
