30:4-3.15. Definitions relative to reporting patient abuse, professional misconduct.
1. For the purposes of this act: "Clinical treatment staff" means a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, physical therapist or social worker licensed pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes, an occupational, recreation, art or music therapist or a substance use disorder counselor. "Employee" means a person employed by the State to work at a State psychiatric hospital or a person employed by a private entity under contract with the State to provide contracted services at a State psychiatric hospital. "Nursing direct care staff" means a Human Services Assistant, Human Services Technician, or a nurse licensed pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes. "State psychiatric hospital" means a psychiatric hospital listed in R.S.30:1-7. L.1997, c.70, s.1; amended 2023, c.177, s.93.