36-1321. Definitions
In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Discriminate" means taking or threatening any adverse action, including any of the following:
(a) Termination of employment.
(b) Transfer from current position.
(c) Demotion from current position.
(d) Adverse administrative action.
(e) Reassignment to a different shift or job title.
(f) Increased administrative duties.
(g) Refusal of staff privileges.
(h) Refusal of board certification.
(i) Reduction of wages, benefits or privileges.
(j) Refusal to award a grant, contract or other benefit.
(k) Refusal to provide residency training opportunities.
(l) Denial, suspension or revocation of a license.
(m) Impediments to creating, expanding or improving a health care entity.
(n) Impediments to acquiring or associating or merging with any other health care entity.
(o) Any other penalty or disciplinary or retaliatory action.
2. " Health care entity" means any of the following or an employee of any of the following:
(a) A health care institution as defined in section 36-401.
(b) A health professional as defined in section 32-3201.
(c) A health care services organization as defined in section 20-1051.
(d) A hospital service corporation or medical service corporation as defined in section 20-822.
(e) An accountable health plan as defined in section 20-2301.
3. " Person" includes this state and any agency or political subdivision of this state.
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