3701-62-02. Authority of advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants  


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  • (A) A person who holds a current, valid license issued under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse may take any action that may be taken by an attending physician under sections 2133.21 to 2133.26 of the Revised Code and this chapter and has the immunity provided by section 2133.22 of the Revised Code and rule 3701-62-03 of the Administrative Code if the action is taken pursuant to a standard care arrangement with a collaborating physician or, if the APRN is a certified registered nurse anesthetist, under the supervision and direction of a physician.

    (B) A person who holds a license to practice as a physician assistant pursuant to Chapter 4730. of the Revised Code may take any action that may be taken by an attending physician under sections 2133.21 to 2133.26 of the Revised Code and this chapter and has the immunity provided by section 2133.22 of the Revised Code and rule 3701-62-03 of the Administrative Code if the action is taken pursuant to a supervision agreement with a supervising physician pursuant to section 4730.19 of the Revised Code or the policies of a health care facility in which the PA is working.


Effective: 9/1/2019
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 2/27/2019 and 09/01/2024
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 2133.25
Rule Amplifies: 2133.211
Prior Effective Dates: 05/20/1999, 02/13/2014