Streamlining Nursing Facility Care: Expanded Roles for Nurses and Physician Assistants
This act aims to streamline care delivery in skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities under Medicare and Medicaid programs. The key change is expanding the roles of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists, allowing them to perform more tasks related to supervision and certification of services previously reserved for physicians. This could lead to faster access to care and more flexible management of treatment for citizens, in accordance with state laws.
Key points
Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists can now certify and supervise care services in Medicare and Medicaid facilities.
Expanding the authority of these professionals aims to streamline the care process and potentially reduce waiting times for certain services.
Changes affect both residents' rights and the scope of services, enabling a broader range of qualified medical staff to participate in care planning and delivery.
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