STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2958
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 2099
H.D. 1
Honorable Donna Mercado Kim
President of the Senate
Twenty-Seventh State Legislature
Regular Session of 2014
State of Hawaii
Madam:
Your Committee on Health, to which was referred H.B. No. 2099, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to amend various sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to authorize advanced practice registered nurses to practice to the fullest extent of their training and education.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Board of Nursing, Hawaii State Center for Nursing, Hawaii Pacific Health, The Queen's Health Systems, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Island Family Medicine Residency, Disability and Communication Access Board, Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services, and five individuals.
Your Committee finds that advanced practice registered nurses have the advanced education and knowledge to provide direct patient care in many settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private offices, and are recognized by state law as primary health care providers for insurance purposes. By correcting statutory references to reflect the full scope of practice of advanced practice registered nurses, this measure will enable improved access to health care services, expedite the processing of paperwork, and provide optimal care at the initial point of access for Hawaii patients, especially in rural and underserved areas.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 2099, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health,
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____________________________ JOSH GREEN, Chair |
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