Rhode Island H7634 grants advanced practice registered nurses the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.
Rhode Island H7634 amends the Mental Health Law to ensure that advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) have the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons. This means APRNs are protected from legal action unless actual fraud or gross negligence is proven. The change applies to any damages or injuries arising from patient care, aligning the legal protections for APRNs with those of physicians and surgeons. This act takes effect upon passage.
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