HB 1059

Bill Subjects

Audits And Auditors (Non-Elected) Health Care Facilities; Hospitals Health Care Professionals; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Health Care Professionals; Doctors And Physicians Health; Prescription Drugs And Medications

Abstract

Removes the requirement that an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) have a practice agreement with a collaborating physician. Removes a provision requiring an APRN to operate under a collaborative practice agreement or the privileges granted by a hospital governing board. Removes certain provisions concerning the audit of practice agreements. Allows an APRN with prescriptive authority to prescribe a schedule II controlled substance for weight reduction or to control obesity. Makes conforming changes.