Expands scope of practice of pediatricians and advanced practice nurses with respect to pediatric behavioral and developmental health care.
This bill expands the ability of pediatricians and advanced practice nurses (who don't specialize in behavioral/developmental care) to provide services for children with mild behavioral or developmental issues, such as anxiety or stress. It allows these providers to offer such care after state boards (Medical Examiners and Nursing) determine the conditions qualify as "low-acuity." Key requirements include working under physician collaboration protocols, completing six additional hours of pharmacology training on controlled substances, and maintaining regular record reviews with physicians. The change applies specifically to non-specialist providers treating children with low-severity conditions, not complex cases.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 2, 2024
Last action May 2, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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District
P
Dan Hutchison
DDemocratic
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Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
P
Sterley Stanley
DDemocratic
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