In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. 1. "Health professional" has the same meaning prescribed in section 32-3201.
2. 2. "Professional standards of practice" means practicing within the scope of licensure.
3. 3. "Retaliatory action" means termination of or other adverse action against a health professional’s employment taken by a health care institution because the professional has made a report pursuant to this article.