HB 1680 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Creates provisions relating to delegation of tasks by licensed health care professionals

This bill allows licensed health care professionals to assign certain patient care tasks to unlicensed employees, provided those employees have the necessary training and experience. The law sets specific conditions for this delegation, ensuring that tasks cannot be those legally required to be done by a professional, the unlicensed worker is not held out to the public as a medical expert, and a licensed professional remains available on-site to assist. While the delegating professional retains responsibility for the employee's actions, the bill also establishes that they could face disciplinary action or legal liability if they delegate tasks to someone unqualified. These changes aim to clarify the rules for how medical staff can utilize non-licensed personnel in patient care settings.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2023
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Introduced Dec 1, 2023 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Dec 1, 2023
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Michael Davis
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