FL H0129

Expands the definition of "medical director" to include physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners who meet licensing and employment requirements at clinics

Authorizes physician assistants under supervisory physicians to sign, certify, stamp, verify, or endorse documents requiring physician signatures, with exception for written approvals to release patients from receiving facilities under s. 394.463(2)(f)

Authorizes advanced registered nurse practitioners to sign, certify, stamp, verify, or endorse documents requiring physician signatures, except for patient release approvals unless the practitioner is a psychiatric nurse acting under s. 394.463

Takes effect July 1, 2017