SB 807 Black, Rusty
Repeals the geographic proximity requirements, including mileage or distance, on collaborative practice arrangements between physicians and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). MCQC supports the removal of any barrier for APRNs that limits their ability to provide care to nursing home residents.
Last action: 01/09/2024 - Read Second Time and Referred to Governmental Accountability Committee.
SB 809 Schroer, Nick
Modifies the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). MCQC supports the removal of any barrier for APRNs that limits their ability to provide care to nursing home residents.
Last action: 01/09/2024 - Read Second Time and Referred to Governmental Accountability Committee.
SB 813 Coleman, Mary Elizabeth
Eliminates annual onsite inspections of residential care facilities and assisted living facilities by the Department of Health and Senior Services if they are accredited by another recognized accrediting entity. This act is identical to SB 685 (2023).
Last action: 02/28/2024 - Hearing Conducted in Health and Welfare Committee; Voted Do Pass.
SB 1055 Black, Rusty
Establishes the Designated Health Care Decision-Maker Act, which provides that a health care provider or health care facility may rely on the health care decisions made for a patient by a designated decision-maker if two licensed physicians determine that such patient is incapacitated and the patient does not have a person with the legal authority to make health care decisions for him or her. Designated decision-makers are selected from a list of persons given priority.
Last action: 01/25/2024 - Read Second Time and Referred to Health and Welfare Committee.
SB 1197 Mosley, Angela
Modifies the compensation of certain state employees in positions within Missouri Veterans' Homes.
Last action: 01/25/2024 - Read Second Time and Referred to Veterans, Military Affairs and Pensions Committee.
SB 1385 Schroer, Nick
Creates provisions relating to health care professionals and workplace violence.
Last action: 02/08/2024 - Read Second Time and Referred to Health and Welfare Committee.
SB 1410 Fitzwater, Travis
Creates the position of a dementia services coordinator within the Department of Health and Senior Services.
Last action: 02/26/2024 - Read Second Time and Referred to Health and Welfare Committee.
