RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT a "Support" position on AB 637 (Campos), as introduced: Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment, a bill that seeks to authorize the signature of a nurse practitioner or physician assistant acting under the supervision of the physician and within the scope of practice authorized by law to create a valid Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment form (POLST form).
FISCAL IMPACT:
As currently in print, this bill is keyed non-fiscal.
BACKGROUND:
At its April 2, 2015 meeting, the Legislation Committee considered the recommendation from the Contra Costa Health Services Director to recommend a position of "Support" to the Board of Supervisors on AB 637.
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