Collaborating With Advanced Practice Providers - An Overview Of State Rules

Collaborating With Advanced Practice Providers - An Overview Of State Rules is organized by State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company (SVMIC).

Course opens: 01/01/2019
Course expires: 12/31/2020

Target Audience:
This course is designed for physicians and advanced practice providers who want practical information on the supervising and/or collaborative relationship including duties and responsibilities incurred, particularly in the medical practice setting. This course does not include guidelines specific to orthopedic physician assistants, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, or nurse midwives (OPA, CRNA, CNS, CNMW).

Accreditation:
AMA Credit Designation:
The UTCOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP:
This Enduring Material activity, Navigating Electronic Media in a Healthcare Setting, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP certification begins 01/01/2019. Term of approval is for one year from this date. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOA:
This program is eligible for two (2) credit hours in Category 2-B of the Continuing Medical Education Program of the American Osteopathic Association. Physicians will need to submit a letter of completion from the University of Tennessee directly to the AOA to receive CME credits.

ANCC:
This continuing nursing education activity is pending approval from the Tennessee Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Continuing Education for Non-Physicians:
The UTCOM will issue Certificates of Completion to non-physicians for completing this activity and designates it for a maximum of .2 CEUs using the national standard that 1 hour of educational instruction is awarded .1 CEU.

Course Description:
This course is designed to inform the physician and advanced practice provider (APP) of many important legal and practical considerations before entering into a supervisory or collaborative relationship. Included in this course is a general overview on the requirements and responsibilities for the supervision of and/or collaboration with APPs.

Utilizing a nurse practitioner or physician assistant requires an understanding of the often complex state laws, regulations and professional practice acts which will be broadly outlined in this course. Participants will receive a takeaway summary of state guidelines for supervising/collaborating with Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. 

Learning Objectives:
• Identify the legal and regulatory responsibilities for physicians entering into supervisory or collaborative relationships with advanced practice providers.
• Recognize risk issues that may lead to an allegation of negligent supervision by the physician.
• List steps to develop protocols and best practices for supervision of and/or collaboration with advanced practice providers.