ANA-Michigan 2021 Annual Book of Reports
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<strong>2021</strong> ANNUAL BOOK OF REPORTS<br />
In highly anticipated news, State Senator Rick Outman (R-Six Lakes) introduced Senate Bill 680 on<br />
October 5, <strong>2021</strong>, legislation that would allow full practice authority for nurse practitioners in the<br />
State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Michigan</strong>. The bill was introduced with bi-partisan cosponsors, representing broad regional<br />
support from Detroit to Traverse City.<br />
The legislation amends the public health code and outlines the requirements an individual needs to<br />
successfully complete to achieve nurse practitioner status in the State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Michigan</strong>. In addition, the<br />
bill outlines an expanded scope <strong>of</strong> practice for nurse practitioners that includes, but is not limited<br />
to the following allowable functions:<br />
➢ Performing comprehensive assessments, providing physical examinations and other health<br />
assessments, and providing screening activities<br />
➢ Diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with acute and chronic illnesses and diseases<br />
➢ Ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting laboratory and imaging studies<br />
➢ Prescribing pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions and treatment that are<br />
within the registered pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurse’s specialty role<br />
➢ Engaging in health promotion and disease prevention<br />
➢ Providing health education<br />
The bill also includes language that would allow a nurse practitioner to consult with and refer<br />
patients to other health pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, as well as supervise registered pr<strong>of</strong>essional nurses, licensed<br />
practical nurses, and other health pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, as appropriate. Finally, the bill includes important<br />
language that would allow an advanced practice registered nurse who holds a specialty certification<br />
in the specialty field <strong>of</strong> nurse practitioner to prescribe a controlled substance included in schedules<br />
2 to 5 <strong>of</strong> part 72 <strong>of</strong> the public health code without delegation from a physician.<br />
Senate Bill 680 would allow a nurse practitioner to practice at the top <strong>of</strong> his or her scope <strong>of</strong> practice<br />
and reflects the highly skilled education and training necessary to earn the specialty certification.<br />
Senator Outman has characterized the legislation as an opportunity to improve healthcare quality,<br />
expand access to care, and invest in public health. Senate Bill 680 has been referred to the Senate<br />
Health Policy and Human Services Committee. A committee hearing is expected in 2022.<br />
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