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SB 169 Practical nurses, licensed; authority to pronounce death for a patient in hospice, etc.

Introduced by: Mark J. Peake | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Licensed practical nurses; authority to pronounce death. Extends to licensed practical nurses the authority to pronounce the death of a patient in hospice, provided that certain conditions are met. Current law provides that physicians, registered nurses, and physician assistants may pronounce death.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Licensed practical nurses; authority to pronounce death. Extends to licensed practical nurses the authority to pronounce the death of a patient, provided that certain conditions are met. Current law provides that physicians, registered nurses, and physician assistants may pronounce death.