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Committee backs bill updating supervision of Legislative Facilities nurse to align with Nurse Practice Act
Summary
Sen. Howard Pearl sponsored SB 197 to remove the commissioner’s direct supervision of the nurse employed by the Legislative Facilities Committee and instead have that nurse practice under the Nurse Practice Act. Department witnesses said the change aligns statutory text with longstanding practice.
Sen. Howard Pearl introduced Senate Bill 197, which would remove language that directed the commissioner to provide medical supervision for the nurse stationed with the Legislative Facilities Committee and instead make explicit that the nurse shall act within the scope of practice set by the board of nursing and RSA 326-B, the Nurse Practice Act.
Jonathan Ballard, chief medical officer…
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