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MO HB633

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Eric Burlison

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds requirement that when an advanced practice registered nurse diagnoses or initiates treatment for acutely or chronically ill patients, the collaborating physician must be available in person or electronically for consultation

  • Requires the advanced practice registered nurse to provide written or electronic reports of patient encounters to the patient's primary care provider within 14 days, or provide a list of accepting primary care physicians if the patient lacks one

  • Mandates collaborating physician review of all charts for patients seen by an advanced practice registered nurse for chronic illness

  • Removes the fixed one-month minimum supervision requirement, allowing collaborating physicians sole discretion to determine the appropriate length of time an advanced practice registered nurse must practice with the physician present before practicing independently

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding collaborative practice arrangements between advanced practice registered nurses and physicians

Last Action

Action Postponed (H)

5/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on General Laws3/12/2015
Professional Registration And Licensing2/4/2015

Full Bill Text

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