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GA HB927
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Chad Nimmer
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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 standard nurse protocol agreements
- Increases the maximum number of APRNs a delegating physician may enter into nurse protocol agreements with from four to eight at any one time under general practice settings
- Increases the maximum number of APRNs a physician may supervise in emergency medical services systems from four to eight at any one time
- Eliminates the prior subsection (g.1) limits on nurse protocol agreements and supervision ratios for APRNs at accredited locations, while retaining requirements such as quarterly clinical collaboration meetings, review of at least 10% of APRN medical records, and notification to the patient's primary care provider within 24 hours
- Reserves (effectively deletes) the statutory definition of "life threatening" as it previously applied to radiographic imaging test restrictions
Legislative Description
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Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
3/23/2018
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