PURPOSE: This rule provides definitions for specific terms used throughout the rules.
- (1) MNIT—Missouri Nurse Intervention and Treatment Program.
- (2) MNIT Board of Directors—Composed of a maximum of seven (7) members and the MNIT administrator to promote the early identification, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of licensed practical nurses or registered professional nurses who may be impaired by reasons of substance abuse and/or mental disorders.
- (3) Contractor—A nonprofit corporation or association with whom the Missouri State Board of Nursing contracts for the purpose of creating, supporting, and maintaining the MNIT Program.
- (4) MNIT Administrator—The person(s) who is hired by the contractor to oversee and manage the MNIT Program.
- (5) Nurse—Registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed in the state of Missouri. 20 CSR 2200-4
AUTHORITY: sections 335.036 and 335.067, RSMo Supp. 2007. Original rule filed Feb. 11, 2008, effective Aug. 30, 2008.
*Original authority: 335.036, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1985, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2007 and 335.067, RSMo 2007.