Policy Glossary

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Healthcare Practitioner

A physician, dentist, nurse, or other person duly authorized by law or rule in the State of Washington to prescribe drugs (RCW 18.64.011). Practitioner = prescriber.

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Healthcare Provider

A person who is licensed, certified, registered, or otherwise authorized by the law of this state to provide healthcare in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.

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Mental Health Professional

Psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, psychiatric nurse/nurse practitioner, corrections mental health unit supervisor, corrections mental health program manager, and other persons with a masters degree or further advanced degree in counseling or social sciences with at least 2 years experience in direct treatment of the mentally ill or emotionally disturbed persons under supervision of a mental health professional.

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Retaliation

An adverse action taken against a person because of that person's engagement in a legally protected activity.

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