# Ark. Code Ann. § 17-87-701: Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 17-87-701
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 17 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 7 / Section 17-87-701

## Text

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Board" means the Arkansas State Board of Nursing; (2) "Designated facility" means a type of facility determined by the board as an environment in which medication assistive persons may serve in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter and rules promulgated by the board; (3) "Medication assistive person" means a person who is certified by the board to administer certain nonprescription and legend drugs in designated facilities; and (4) "Supervision" means the active oversight of patient care services while on the premises of a designated facility in a manner defined by the board. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1543, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1423, § 4.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Board" means the Arkansas State Board of Nursing;

(2) "Designated facility" means a type of facility determined by the board as an environment in which medication assistive persons may serve in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter and rules promulgated by the board;

(3) "Medication assistive person" means a person who is certified by the board to administer certain nonprescription and legend drugs in designated facilities; and

(4) "Supervision" means the active oversight of patient care services while on the premises of a designated facility in a manner defined by the board.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1543, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1423, § 4.

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