Rhode Island S2978 grants advanced practice registered nurses the same immunity from liability as physicians and surgeons.
Rhode Island S2978 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 there is evidence of actual fraud or gross, willful, or wanton negligence. The change takes effect immediately upon passage.
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