Vermont S0163 amends hospital licensure and patient rights to allow advanced practice registered nurses to be responsible for patient care.

Vermont S0163 modifies hospital licensure standards and patient rights to clarify that advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) can be responsible for hospital patient care. The bill specifies that patients must be under the care of a licensed physician or APRN, and that APRNs can coordinate patient care with physician consultation available. It also outlines patient rights, including the right to know the identity of their care providers and to receive information necessary for informed consent. The changes take effect upon passage.

Vermont S0163 amends hospital licensure and patient rights to allow advanced practice registered nurses to be responsible for patient care.

Vermont S0163 modifies hospital licensure standards and patient rights to clarify that advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) can be responsible for hospital patient care. The bill specifies that patients must be under the care of a licensed physician or APRN, and that APRNs can coordinate patient care with physician consultation available. It also outlines patient rights, including the right to know the identity of their care providers and to receive information necessary for informed consent. The changes take effect upon passage.