§453-5.5 - Physician assistant; authority to sign documents. - Hawaii Statutes

     [§453-5.5]  Physician assistant; authority to sign documents.  Any physician assistant who holds a current, valid, and permanent license to practice medicine pursuant to this chapter, and who is under the supervision of a licensed physician or osteopathic physician, shall have the authority to sign the following documents:

     (1)  Certification of psychiatric medical condition of the parents of a child applicant for aid from the temporary assistance for needy families program;

     (2)  Evaluation forms for Hansen's disease patients;

     (3)  Orders for physical therapy and plans of care;

     (4)  Pharmacist orders to assist in monitoring and management of anticoagulation anemia and atrial fibrillation;

     (5)  Orders for speech therapy and plans of care;

     (6)  Applications for bracelets indicating compassionate care only;

     (7)  Admissions applications for foster homes;

     (8)  Dietary consultations forms; and

     (9)  Medicaid application forms for nursing care facility admission. [L 2009, c 151, §2]