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ID S1060

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds definition of "licensed medical provider" (physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse) to Idaho Code Section 54-2302.

  • Grants the Board of Psychologist Examiners rulemaking authority to establish a certificate of prescriptive authority program and method for gathering data from prescribing psychologists.

  • Allows psychologists holding a certificate of prescriptive authority to prescribe drugs and controlled substances for psychiatric, mental, cognitive, nervous, emotional, or behavioral disorders, requiring collaboration with patients' licensed medical providers and compliance with all applicable laws.

  • Requires psychologists seeking prescriptive authority to have a current Idaho license, doctorate degree in psychology, master's degree in clinical psychopharmacology from an accredited institution, sufficient clinical experience in psychopharmacological treatment, and a passing score on a nationally recognized examination.

  • Directs the Board to establish an advisory panel comprised of a psychiatrist, pediatrician, doctoral-level pharmacist, and three licensed Idaho psychologists to review proposed prescriptive rules and advise on complaints against prescribing psychologists.

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to grant psychologists the authority to prescribe certain medications.

PSYCHOLOGISTS

Last Action

Read First Time, Referred to Health & Welfare

2/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/10/2015

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