Page 27 - Part 2 Collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers - An Overview of State Rules

SVMIC Collaborating with Advanced Practice Providers

 Jointly outline the standard of care and scope of practice to ensure

services are lawful and within the APP’s training and competency.

 LICENSURE & VERIFICATION

 Obtain any prescreening background checks required by the state

(Department of Health or board websites often post links), always
check references, verify licensure and document findings.

 Post any required notices for title transparency, Adult Protective

Services, domestic abuse hotline, anti-discrimination, etc.

 Ensure maintenance of licensure, continuing education and update

protocols, formularies and other state specific requirements and
hospital and facility bylaws.

 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

 Provide training and ensure compliance with HIPAA, the Health

Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act

(HITECH), as well as any relevant state privacy laws, OSHA, anti-

discrimination, appropriate billing and other potential areas of
compliance risk.

 Establishing policies for these areas is generally required by the

government or for participation in most health insurer plans.

 Know the state’s continuing education requirements and ensure

APPs have opportunities to meet those requirements.

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