Section 453-5.5 - Physician assistant; authority to sign documentsAny physician assistant who holds a current, valid, and permanent license to practice medicine pursuant to this chapter, and who is under the supervision of a licensed physician or osteopathic physician, shall have the authority to sign the following documents:
(1) Certification of psychiatric medical condition of the parents of a child applicant for aid from the temporary assistance for needy families program;(2) Evaluation forms for Hansen's disease patients;(3) Orders for physical therapy and plans of care;(4) Pharmacist orders to assist in monitoring and management of anticoagulation anemia and atrial fibrillation;(5) Orders for speech therapy and plans of care;(6) Applications for bracelets indicating compassionate care only;(7) Admissions applications for foster homes;(8) Dietary consultations forms;(9) Medicaid application forms for nursing care facility admission; (10) Orders for occupational therapy and plans of care; and(11) Orders for respiratory therapy and plans of care.Amended by L 2023, c 102,§ 1, eff. 6/22/2023.Amended by L 2022, c 293,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2022.