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Introduced Version House Concurrent Resolution 117 History

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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 117

(By Delegates Perdue, Hatfield, Eldridge, Lawrence, Marshall, Perry, Poling, Rodigherio, Spencer, Susman, Border C.Miller,

J. Miller and Rowan )

[Originating in the Committee on Health and Human Resources; Reported March 10, 2010]


Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the establishment of a commission to make recommendations to the Legislature on the scope of practice of health care professions.

Whereas,
Scope of practice issues for health care delivery is a complex and often contentious process ; and,
Whereas,
Factors such as fluctuations in the health care workforce and specific health specialities, geographic and economic disparities in access to health care services, economic incentives for health care professionals and consumer demand influence the decision making regarding the scope of practice across all health care disciplines; and,
Whereas, Health care is an evolving, dynamic industry and changes in the scope of practice are inherent in the health care system
; and,
Whereas,
The regulation of health care professions is designed to protect the public and enhance consumer access to competent health care ; and,
Whereas,
Changes to the scope of practice should recognize the established history of the practice scope within the profession, a recognition of the education and training received by a particular health care discipline, evidence supporting the need for a change to the scope of practice and the appropriate regulatory environment ; and,
Whereas,
It is necessary to seek advice from within the health care industry when making informed decisions regarding the scope of practice of health care professions due to the complexities in examining scope of practice issues; and,
W
HEREAS , The Legislature needs solid expert guidance on issues such as education levels, skills training, adequate evidence supporting a modification and sufficient regulation; and,
W
HEREAS , It is the Legislatures intent to provide a balanced and fair approach in the composition of this commission with a equal representation of medical professions (such as but limited to physicians, physician assistants, nurses, community health providers, representatives of health policy and administration, dentists and dental hygienists); therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the
establishment of a commission to make recommendations to the Legislature on the scope of practice of health care professions ; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2011, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.
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