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GA SB386

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Grant

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the restriction that Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) may only order radiographic imaging tests in "life-threatening" situations, allowing them to order such tests under any clinically appropriate circumstances
  • Amends Georgia Code Section 43-34-25, which governs the delegation of certain medical acts from physicians to APRNs
  • APRNs must still operate under a nurse protocol agreement—a written document signed by both the APRN and a delegating physician—to order radiographic imaging tests
  • Eliminates the statutory definition of "life threatening" (previously defined as an emergency where a patient's life or well-being would be harmed without immediate testing), replacing it with a "Reserved" placeholder
  • Sponsored by Senators Grant (25th District) and Unterman (45th District) and passed the Georgia Senate

Legislative Description

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; delegation of authority to order radiographic imaging tests; revise prov.

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/7/2012
Health and Human Services2/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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