This bill amends Arkansas Code 17-95-208 to authorize physician assistants to delegate certain medical tasks, alongside physicians. The Arkansas State Medical Board is tasked with establishing rules that outline the standards and procedures for delegation, ensuring that both physicians and physician assistants remain responsible for the actions of the employees performing the delegated tasks. The bill specifies that these tasks can include the administration of drugs that do not require substantial specialized judgment and must be performed under the supervision of either a physician or a physician assistant.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new subsection to Arkansas Code 17-105-107, explicitly allowing physician assistants to delegate tasks as authorized under the amended section 17-95-208 and the rules set forth by the Arkansas State Medical Board. This change aims to clarify the scope of authority for physician assistants and enhance the efficiency of medical practices by enabling them to delegate certain responsibilities while maintaining accountability.

Statutes affected:
SB 99: 17-95-208, 17-105-107
Act 437: 17-95-208, 17-105-107