As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Alternative to discipline program” means a plan approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing for intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of an impaired nurse;
(2) “Impairment” means the inability or significant potential for inability to practice with reasonable safety and skill as a result of a diagnosed substance use disorder or any diagnosed mental or physical health condition;
(3) “Participant” means an applicant or licensee who: Self reports an impairment to the board;
(4) Is referred to the alternative to discipline program by the board; or
(5) Signs an initial agreement with the program coordinator to oversee the impaired nurse; and
(6) “Rehabilitation” means the process whereby an impaired nurse advances in an alternative to discipline program to an optimal level of competence to practice nursing without endangering the public.