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Mandate 107

Mandate Information
Mandate Title:
Written protocol for nurse practitioner signatures
Purpose of legislation
To set out the requirements for authorization in a written protocol for a nurse practitioner to sign certain documents in lieu of the physician.
Legislation mandating a change Chap 855 (2004)
VAC chapters to be amended Not yet determined.
Associated Regulatory Actions
Action 1549: Written protocol to include signature authorization
Latest Stage: Final
Deadline for the regulation to become effective 1/16/2005
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