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 means a representative of a requesting State Party or a third State Party to observe a challenge inspection.

Examples of Observer in a sentence

  • The Company shall reimburse each Observer referenced in this Section 3.3 for all reasonable out-of-pocket travel expenses incurred (consistent with the Company’s travel policy) in connection with attending meetings of the Board of Directors.

  • In no event shall the Observer (i) have the right to propose or offer any motions or resolutions to the Board of Directors or committees and subcommittees thereof; or (ii) have the right to vote on any matter under consideration by the Board of Directors or any committees and subcommittees thereof or otherwise have any power to cause the Company to take, or not to take, any action.

  • The Observer will be entitled to be present in person or by means of telephone conference or other communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other and will be entitled to participate in all discussions conducted at such meeting, but the presence of the Observer shall not be required for purposes of establishing a quorum.


More Definitions of Observer

Observer has the meaning set forth in Section 8.20.
Observer shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.13.
Observer has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01(h).
Observer has the meaning given to it in Section 3.08.
Observer has the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a).
Observer has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4 hereof.
Observer means a certified reliable observer for the age group of the classroom being observed, that meets the requirements of Form OEL-SR 740.