(v) Perform disability assessments for the program
providing Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).
(vi) Issue homebound schooling certifications.
(vii) Perform and sign the initial assessment of
methadone treatment evaluations in accordance with
Federal and State law, provided that any order for
methadone treatment shall be made only by a physician.
(2) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to:
(i) Supersede the authority of the Department of
Health and the Department of [Public Welfare] Human
Services to regulate the types of health care
professionals who are eligible for medical staff
membership or clinical privileges.
(ii) Restrict the authority of a health care
facility to determine the scope of practice and
supervision or other oversight requirements for health
care professionals practicing within the facility.
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Amend Bill, page 5, line 12, by inserting after "the" where
it occurs the second time
primary
Amend Bill, page 5, lines 14 through 21, by striking out all
of said lines
Amend Bill, page 5, by inserting between lines 22 and 23
(j) Nothing in this act shall be construed to permit a
licensed physician assistant to practice osteopathic medicine
without the supervision [and direction] of a licensed physician
approved by the appropriate board, but such supervision [and
direction] shall not be construed to [necessarily] require the
personal presence of the supervising physician at the place
where the services are rendered.
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before "(j.1)"
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"(1)"
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(3) The primary supervising physician shall determine
countersignature requirements of patient records completed by
the physician assistant in a written agreement, except as
provided for in paragraph (4).
(4) The approved physician shall countersign 100% of the
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