If an investigator came to your practice today and asked you to produce all of the paperwork necessary to practice as a PA in California could you do it? We have it all in one central location broken down for easy access and easy understanding. CAPA Members: We are a phone call or an email away if you have questions after reviewing the material.
Licensure
A PA may apply for licensure in California following the successful completion of a PA training program approved by the PAC and must pass the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) given by the NCCPA. Read more »
Medical Services Provided by Physician Assistants
Division 13.8, Article 4 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) describe those medical services that may be provided by PAs under written delegated authority by the supervising physician. Read more »
Supervision Required
This section lists the criteria for appropriate supervision of the PA. This describes what needs to be established in writing as part of a document commonly referred to as a Delegation of Service Agreement. Read more »
Chart Cosignature
In all cases, all charts of any patient cared for by a PA and for whom a Schedule II Controlled Substance was ordered, must be countersigned by a supervising physician within 7 days. Effective January 1, 2005, the law now states, in the Business and Professions Code: Read more »
PAs in California Write Drug Orders
The supervising physician must delegate authority to issue drug orders. This should be clearly stated in your Delegation of Services Agreement. Read more »
PAs Exempt/Nonexempt
One important issue to be aware of in connection with compensation is whether employed PAs are subject to wage and hour laws, or whether they enjoy “exempt status” with respect to such laws. Read more »
Professional Liability Insurance Referrals
Two other companies you may want to try to compare coverage options and prices. Read more »
Delegation of Services Agreement
If asked to do so today, could you produce for an authorized agent a document clearly defining those duties delegated to you by your supervising physician? Read more »
Formulary & Protocols: Two Options to Consider
The use of the terms formulary and protocol in our PA laws and regulations has continued to cause some confusion regarding their application in the medical practice setting. Read more »
DEA
That bill requires that you obtain DEA registration in order
to write drug orders for controlled substances. Read more »
PAs Supervising MAs: The Current Situation
CAPA frequently receives questions regarding PAs’ ability to supervise medical assistants (“MAs”). Read more »
Workers’ Comp & Disability
In 2001, CAPA was instrumental in passing AB 1194, allowing PAs to treat injured workers in California. Read more »
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