Indiana Code 25-23-1-19.4. Advanced practice nurse collaboration with licensed practitioner; privileges; supervisory rights and responsibilities
(b) As used in this section, “practitioner” has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-5. However, the term does not include the following:
Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-23-1-19.4
- Advanced practice registered nurse: means :
Indiana Code 25-23-1-1
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Board: means the Indiana state board of nursing. See Indiana Code 25-23-1-1
- registered nurse: means a person who holds a valid license issued under this chapter or IC 25-42 and who bears primary responsibility and accountability for nursing practices based on specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, and behavioral sciences. See Indiana Code 25-23-1-1.1
- United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) An advanced practice registered nurse.
(3) A physician assistant.
(c) An advanced practice registered nurse shall operate:
(1) in collaboration with a licensed practitioner as evidenced by a practice agreement;
(2) by privileges granted by the governing board of a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 with the advice of the medical staff of the hospital that sets forth the manner in which an advanced practice registered nurse and a licensed practitioner will cooperate, coordinate, and consult with each other in the provision of health care to their patients; or
(3) by privileges granted by the governing body of a hospital operated under IC 12-24-1 that sets forth the manner in which an advanced practice registered nurse and a licensed practitioner will cooperate, coordinate, and consult with each other in the provision of health care to their patients.
(d) This subsection applies for purposes of the Medicaid program to an advanced practice registered nurse who:
(1) is licensed pursuant to IC 25-23-1-19.5; and
(2) has been educated and trained to work with patients with addiction and mental health needs.
An advanced practice registered nurse who meets the requirements of this subsection has all of the supervisory rights and responsibilities, including prior authorization, that are available to a licensed physician or a health service provider in psychology (HSPP) operating in a community mental health center certified under IC 12-21-2-3(5)(C).
(e) Before January 1, 2021, the office of the secretary shall apply to the United States Department of Health and Human Services for any state plan amendment necessary to implement subsection (d).
As added by P.L.185-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.105-2008, SEC.43; P.L.58-2014, SEC.8; P.L.35-2016, SEC.85; P.L.129-2018, SEC.30; P.L.127-2020, SEC.8.