Overview
The State Guide to The Legal Scope of Practice for Nursing is an invaluable tool for nurses, claims adjustors and affiliated managed care organizations. This annual guide's state-by-state breakdowns of specific practice guidelines clearly outlines what services nurses can and cannot legally deliver to their patients. This guide assists insurance providers in determining which services to offer (or stop offering) to their constituents. Easy to understand and well-organized, The State Guide to The Legal Scope of Practice for Nursing is the only definitive reference to the legal compliance issues relevant to midwives, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, R.N.s, and licensed practical nurses, and the insurers who monitor and pay for nursing services. (KEYWORDS: Insurance, Coding, nursing, R.N.s, licensed practical nurses)
Synopsis
The State Guide to The Legal Scope of Practice for Nursing is the definitive reference to the legal compliance issues relevant to midwives, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, R.N.s and licensed practical nurses, and the insurers who monitor and pay for nursing services. This annual guide's state-by-state breakdowns of specific practice guidelines clearly outlines what services these five levels of nurses can and can not legally deliver to their patients, and assists insurance organizations in determining what services to offer (or stop offering) to their constituents. Well organized and easy to understand, The State Guide to The Legal Scope of Practice for Nursing is the must-have reference for anyone who wishes to effectively navigate the legal quagmire that has become synonymous with today's healthcare industry.
Booknews
A tool for nurses, claims adjusters, and professionals affiliated with insurance companies, nursing associations, and medical practices. Chapters on each state's practice guidelines outline what services nurses can and cannot legally deliver to patients, and assist insurance providers in determining which services to offer to their constituents. The book includes a report on the state of the industry, a table showing national training standards for various nursing levels, and a map showing which states are most progressive in allowing nurses to provide services independently. Lacks a subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)