How SB 921 changes current law

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This bill expands the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses in various mental health and workers' compensation contexts.

• Section 17a-78

  Connecticut

  Removes the specific reference to 'Connecticut' for the licensing of advanced practice registered nurses.

• Section 17a-78

  advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 378

  Removes the mention of advanced practice registered nurses from the list of professionals who can issue emergency certificates.

• Section 17a-81

  advanced practice registered nurse

  Removes the mention of advanced practice registered nurses in the context of parental consent and emergency treatment.

• Section 31-275

  advanced practice registered nurse who is certified as a psychiatric mental health provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

  Excludes the requirement for advanced practice registered nurses to be certified as psychiatric mental health providers to diagnose PTSD in firefighters.

• Section 31-294d

  surgeon or advanced practice registered nurse

  Clarifies that employees may select an advanced practice registered nurse alongside physicians and surgeons.

• Section 31-294d

  surgeon or advanced practice registered nurse

  Ensures a change of physician can include an advanced practice registered nurse.

• Section 31-294d

  surgeon or advanced practice registered nurse

  Allows injured employees to obtain treatment from an advanced practice registered nurse if the employer fails to do so.

• Section 31-294i

  advanced practice registered nurse

  Clarifies that the examination for health conditions can be performed by an advanced practice registered nurse.

• Section 31-296

  attending physician or advanced practice registered nurse

  Allows for flexibility in identifying the medical provider responsible for the injured employee's care.