WAC 246-841A-810

The definitions in this section apply throughout WAC 246-841A-800 through 246-841A-830 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(1) "Approved substance use disorder monitoring program" means the compassion, accountability, recovery, empowerment, and safety (CARES) program that the board has determined meets the criteria in WAC 246-840-770 and RCW 18.130.175. The approved substance use disorder monitoring program does not provide evaluation or treatment services.

(2) "Continuing care" means the phase of treatment following acute treatment. Common elements of continuing care include relapse prevention and self-help group participation.

(3) "Monitoring contract" is a comprehensive, structured agreement between the recovering nursing assistant and the approved substance use disorder monitoring program defining the requirements of the nursing assistant's program participation.

(4) "Peer support group" is a professionally facilitated support group designed to support recovery and reentry into practice.

(5) "Random drug screens" means laboratory tests to detect the presence of drugs in body fluids and other biologic specimens that are performed at irregular intervals not known in advance by the person to be tested.

(6) "Referral contract" is a formal agreement between the board and the nursing assistant to comply with the requirements of the approved substance use disorder monitoring program in lieu of discipline.

(7) "Self-help groups" means groups or fellowships providing support for people with substance use disorder to support their sobriety and recovery.

(8) "Substance use disorder (SUD)" means a chronic progressive illness that involves the use of alcohol or other drugs to a degree that it interferes with the functional life of the registrant/licensee, as manifested by health, family, job (professional services), legal, financial, or emotional problems.