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Introduced
05/06/2019
05/06/2019
In Committee
05/06/2019
05/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to nurses in psychiatric facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill expands the role of nurses in psychiatric facilities by allowing qualified nurse practitioners to perform certain functions currently limited to physicians. Key provisions include:
1. Defining a "qualified nurse practitioner" as a licensed nurse practitioner or equivalent licensed nurse authorized to practice under state regulations.
2. Allowing qualified nurse practitioners, in addition to physicians, to restrain patients, apply for patient hospitalization, and admit patients to psychiatric facilities.
3. Permitting qualified nurse practitioners, along with physicians, to order and monitor the use of restraints on patients, including minors, in psychiatric facilities.
4. Authorizing qualified nurse practitioners, alongside physicians, to make decisions regarding patient discharge and continued care.
The bill aims to enhance the role of nurses in the psychiatric care system and provide more flexibility in staffing and patient management for psychiatric facilities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Josh Cutler (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4450 (on 02/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3722 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3722.pdf |
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