SF0091

Official summary

Bill Summary - 20LSO-0527 Bill No.: SF0091 Effective: 7/1/2020 12:00:00 AM LSO No.: 20LSO-0527 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0030 Chapter No.: 57 Prime Sponsor: Wasserburger Catch Title: Global signature authority for health care providers. Subject: Authorizing advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to fulfill signature requirements. Summary/Major Elements: Current law outlines the scope of duties and authority for advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants in Wyoming. The act provides that, so long as they are acting within the scope of their duties, advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants can fulfill any requirement for a signature or certification by a physician. The act clarifies that this authority does not expand the duties and responsibilities of physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses. The act requires the State Board of Nursing and the State Board of Medicine to promulgate any necessary rules. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.