Section 383.03. Definitions.

  In this chapter:

(1)  "Advanced practice nurse prescriber" (APNP) means an "advanced practice nurse" who has been certified to prescribe drugs in Wisconsin as defined in s. 441.16 (2) , Stats., and ch. N 8 .

(2)  "Department" means the department of corrections.

(3)  "Guardian" means the person named by the court having the duty and authority of guardianship.

(4)  "Institution" means a type 1 secured correctional facility operated by the department.

(5)  "Legal custody" has the meaning given in s. 938.02 (12) , Stats.

(6)  "Nurse" means a registered or licensed practical nurse as defined by ch. 441 , Stats.

(7)  "Parent" has the meaning given in s. 938.02 (13) , Stats.

(8)  "Pharmacological therapeutic classification" means the classification of a psychotropic medication as one of the following:

(a) Anti-psychotic.

(b) Anti-depressant.

(c) Agent for control of mania and depression.

(d) Anti-anxiety agent.

(e) Sedatives or hypnotic.

(f) Psychomotor stimulant.

(9)  "Physician" means a person licensed as a physician in Wisconsin under ch. 448 , Stats.

(10)  "Physician assistant" means a person licensed as a physician assistant in Wisconsin under ch. 448 , Stats.

(11)  "Psychologist" means a person licensed to practice psychology in Wisconsin as defined in ch. 455 , Stats.

(12)  "Psychotropic medication" means medication that is used for the purpose of modifying psychological functioning or behavior.

(13)  "Social worker" means a person certified to be a social worker in Wisconsin as defined in ch. 457 , Stats.

(14)  "Youth" means a person or persons under the supervision of the department in an institution consistent with the requirements of law and regardless of age.

Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534 , eff. 7-1-00.