| Subject: | JCAHO Issues Draft Standard for Organizational Responsibilities of Individuals Under Direct Responsibility of LIPs |
| Category: | Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
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| Published: | Wed, 16 Feb 2005 - 10:00 am |
| The JCAHO has published draft standards outlining the responsibilities of healthcare organizations that permit licensed independent practitioners to utilize their own staff to assist with the provision of care, treatment and services within the healthcare organization. Frequently these individuals are called extenders as they extend the amount of time and practice the LIP is able to achieve. These individuals are usually physician's assistants or advance practice registered nurses, and in many... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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