HP0797
LD 1134
Session - 128th Maine Legislature
C "A", Filing Number H-258, Sponsored by
LR 951
Item 2
Bill Tracking, Additional Documents Chamber Status

Amend the bill in section 1 in §1812-L in subsection 1 by striking out all of paragraphs B and C (page 1, lines 9 to 16 in L.D.) and inserting the following:

B The alternate required visits may be performed by a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist who is licensed or certified as such by the State and performing within the authorized scope of practice if delegated by a physician;
C Medically necessary visits may be performed by a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist who is licensed or certified as such by the State and performing within the authorized scope of practice if delegated by a physician; and

summary

This amendment clarifies that alternate required visits and medically necessary visits in skilled nursing facilities may be performed by physician assistants, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists operating within their scope of practice if those tasks have been delegated by a physician.


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