The definitions in this section apply to WAC 246-945-710 through 246-945-718 unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
(1) "Community-based care settings" has the same meaning as RCW 69.41.010.
(2) "Enabler" means a physical device or devices used to facilitate an individual's self-administration of a medication including, but not limited to, a medicine cup, glass, cup, spoon, bowl, prefilled insulin syringe, a specially adapted table surface, straw, piece of cloth, fabric, or the individual's hand.
(3) "Hand-over-hand administration" means a person is providing total physical assistance to an individual when administering the individual's medication.
(4) "In-home care settings" has the same meaning as RCW 69.41.010.
(5) "Individual" means a person residing in a community-based
setting or in-home care setting.
(6) "Medication" means legend drugs, including controlled substances, prescribed to an individual residing in a community-based care setting or an in-home care setting. Medication does not include oxygen.
(7) "Medication alteration" means alteration of a medication by a nonpractitioner to prepare a medication for an individual's self-administration and includes, but is not limited to, crushing tablets, cutting tablets in half, opening capsules, mixing powdered medications with foods or liquids, mixing tablets or capsules with foods or liquids, or altering an oral medication for administration via enteral tube.
(8) "Practitioner" has the same meaning as RCW 69.41.010.