SB2898 allows advanced practice nurses or registered nurses to perform comprehensive needs assessments for high-risk pregnant women under the case.

SB2898 amends the Texas Government Code to allow advanced practice nurses or registered nurses providing case management services to perform comprehensive needs assessments for pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies. These assessments, including family needs assessments, can be conducted if they fall within the nurse's scope of practice and are incidental to the provision of nonmedical services under the program. The bill also includes provisions for federal waivers or authorizations if necessary for implementation and is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

SB2898 allows advanced practice nurses or registered nurses to perform comprehensive needs assessments for high-risk pregnant women under the case.

SB2898 amends the Texas Government Code to allow advanced practice nurses or registered nurses providing case management services to perform comprehensive needs assessments for pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies. These assessments, including family needs assessments, can be conducted if they fall within the nurse's scope of practice and are incidental to the provision of nonmedical services under the program. The bill also includes provisions for federal waivers or authorizations if necessary for implementation and is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.