SCS SB 1182 -- Inactive Licenses

Sponsor:  Singleton

This substitute modifies the law relating to health care
professionals under the Board of Registration for the Healing
Arts.

The substitute allows persons licensed under Chapter 334, RSMo,
to apply to the board for inactive status.  Upon approval, the
licensee will be placed on an inactive status list.  An inactive
licensee or one who has retired from the profession may not
practice, except on him or herself or on immediate family, and
may not prescribe controlled substances.  An inactive licensee
may, however, continue to use his or her professional title.
During an inactive period, a licensee will not be required to
comply with continuing education requirements.  A licensee may
return to active status by notifying the board, paying fees, and
completing reinstatement requirements (Section 334.002).

Current law allows physicians to enter into collaborative
practice agreements with registered professional nurses, but
prohibits the board from taking action against a physician for
acts arising out of such an agreement.  The substitute allows the
board to take action against a physician for health care services
delegated to a nurse.  Language allowing for the expungement of
records is also clarified (Section 334.104).

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:04 am