Bill Title: As introduced, authorizes a licensed advance practice nurse or a licensed physician assistant, as long as either is working under the supervision of a licensed physician, to examine a detainee transported to a state-owned or state-operated hospital or treatment resource to determine whether the detainee is subject to admission; authorizes the nurse or physician assistant to complete a certificate of need for the emergency diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment. - Amends TCA Section 33-6-407 and Section 33-6-426.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2020-02-26 - Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/11/2020 [SB2175 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

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