Colorado Code
Part 1 - Nurses and Nurse Aides
§ 12-255-104. Definitions

As used in this article 255, unless the context otherwise requires:

(3.3) "Certified nurse aide" means a person who meets the qualifications specified in part 2 of this article 255 and who is currently certified by the board. Only a person who holds a certificate to practice as a nurse aide in this state pursuant to part 2 of this article 255 has the right to use the title "certified nurse aide" and its abbreviation, "C.N.A."
(3.5) "Collaboration" means the act of licensed health care providers working cooperatively within each licensed health care provider's scope of practice to formulate and carry out the plan of patient care.

(5.3) "Home health agency" means a provider of home health services, as defined in section 25.5-4-103 (7), that is certified by the department of public health and environment.
(5.5) "Licensed health care provider" means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the state pursuant to this title 12 or article 3.5 of title 25 to provide health care services.
(5.6) "Medical facility" means a nursing facility licensed by the department of public health and environment or home health agencies certified to receive medicare or medicaid funds, pursuant to the federal "Social Security Act", as amended, distinct part nursing facilities, or home health agencies or entities engaged in nurse aide practice. "Medical facility" does not include hospitals and other facilities licensed or certified pursuant to section 25-1.5-103 (1)(a).
(5.7) "Nursing facility" has the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-4-103 (14).

(8.5) "Practice of a nurse aide" or "nursing aide practice" means the performance of services requiring the education, training, and skills specified in part 2 of this article 255 for certification as a nurse aide. These services are performed under the supervision of a dentist, physician, podiatrist, professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or other licensed or certified health-care professional acting within the scope of the professional's license or certificate.

Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1318, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2020: (1), (2), (4), (7), IP(9)(a), (9)(c), (11), and (13) amended and (3.3), (5.3), (5.6), (5.7), and (8.5) added with relocations, (HB 20-1183), ch. 157, p. 674, § 5, effective July 1; (1), (2), (7), (8)(a), (8)(b), (9), (10)(a), IP(10)(b), (10)(b)(IV), and (12) amended and (3.5), (4.5), and (5.5) added, (HB 20-1216), ch. 190, p. 868, § 10, effective July 1.

Cross references: For the legislative declaration in HB 20-1216, see section 1 of chapter 190, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.