- 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.
In addition to the definitions in A.R.S. § 36-3601, the following definitions apply in this Article unless otherwise stated:
Historical Note
New Section made by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 695 (April 5, 2024), effective May 13, 2024 (Supp. 24-1).