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Call for Panelists and Presenters: Innovations for Leaner, Better, Safer Care

Has your hospital conducted an innovative project to shape better, safer care? Apply now to be on our panel of presenters on Nov. 3, at MHA's 88th Annual Convention & Trade Show.

The Nurse Compact Act was effective on June 1.

The Nurse Compact Act was effective on June 1. See rules implementing the Nurse Compact Act. The Missouri State Board of Nursing has prepared an excellent resource for employers "Important Information for Employers of Nurses in Missouri" and has posted FAQs on their website.

Status of Controlled Substance Prescriptive Authority for APRNs

In 2008 the Governor signed legislation into law granting prescriptive authority for controlled substances for APRNs. In 2009, legislation was enacted granting similar authority to physician assistants. However, APRNs and PAs may not write prescriptions for controlled substances yet.

Links

American Hospital Association (AHA)

American Organization of Nurse Executives

Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Guidelines and Publications

Health Careers Information by the Missouri Health Careers (MHA)

Joint Commission

Medicare Conditions of Participation "State Operations Manual"

Missouri Board of Nursing

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Missouri General Assembly Bill Tracking

Missouri Hospital Association

Missouri State Hospital Regulations