Observer definition
Observer means a person who is not enrolled in an Iowa medical school or osteopathic medical school, who observes care to patients in Iowa for a defined period of time and for a noncredit experience, and who is supervised and accompanied by an Iowa-licensed physician as defined in 9.2(3). An observer shall not provide or direct hands-on patient care, regardless of the observer’s level of training or supervision. The supervising physician may authorize an observer to read a chart, observe a patient interview or examination, or witness procedures, including surgery. An observer shall not chart; touch a patient as part of an examination; conduct an interview; order, prescribe or administer medications; make decisions that affect patient care; direct others in providing patient care; or conduct procedures, including surgery. Any of these activities requires licensure to practice in Iowa. An unlicensed physician observer or a medical student observer may touch a patient to verify a physical finding in the immediate presence of a physician but shall not conduct a more inclusive physical examination.
Observer has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3(a).
Observer shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.13.
Examples of Observer in a sentence
All Confidential Information provided to Observer pursuant to this Section 5.12 shall be subject to the confidentiality obligations under Section 13.11.
Observer shall be provided written notice (which may be via email) of all regular or special meetings of the Board at the same time as provided to all directors.
More Definitions of Observer
Observer means a representative of a requesting State Party or a third State Party to observe a challenge inspection.
Observer has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6;
Observer has the meaning set forth in Section 8.20.
Observer has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.3.
Observer has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01(h).
Observer has the meaning specified in Section 5.9.
Observer means a certified reliable observer for the age group of the classroom being observed, that meets the requirements of Form OEL-SR 740.