Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 24 - Occupational and Professional Licenses, Division of
Rule 24.33.02 - RULES FOR THE LICENSURE OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
Section 24.33.02.028 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 24.33.02.028

Current through September 2, 2024

01. Scope. The scope of practice of physician assistants and graduate physician assistants includes only those duties and responsibilities identified in a collaborative practice agreement or the facility bylaws or procedures of any facility with credentialing and privileging systems.

02. Collaborative Practice Agreement. A collaborative practice agreement will comply with Title 54, Chapter 18, Idaho Code and will contain the following elements:

a. The parties to the agreement;

b. The authorized scope of practice for each licensed physician assistant or graduate physician assistant;

c. A requirement that the physician assistant or graduate physician assistant must collaborate with, consult with, or refer to the collaborating physician or another appropriate physician as indicated by: the condition of the patient; the education, experience and competence of the physician assistant or graduate physician assistant; and the community standard of care; and

d. If necessary, any monitoring parameters.

03. Advertise. No physician assistant or graduate physician assistant may advertise or represent himself either directly or indirectly, as a physician.

04. Emergency or Disaster Care. A collaborative practice agreement is not necessary for a licensed physician assistant or graduate physician assistant to render medical services to an ill or injured person at the scene of an emergency or disaster (not to be defined as an emergency situation which occurs in the place of one's employment) and while continuing to care for such person.

Effective March 28, 2023

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