State Collaboration Requirements - Georgia
Ongoing Collaboration Requirements
Chart Reviews
| Collaborative agreement must include chart review items and frequency 100% of charts for controlled substances 10% annually for all other cases |
Chart Co-Signatures | Generally no except for certain controlled substances May be required based on collaborative agreement NPs may prescribe Schedules III-V drugs without co-signature Schedule II drugs may be prescribed only under emergency conditions, as defined in the protocol |
Meeting requirements
| Regular quality review meetings required Frequency specified in collaborative agreement Annual protocol commonly required Ongoing collaboration expected |
Physician RX requirements
| Physician delegation required for prescriptive authority Protocols must include medication categories Prescriptive authority and DEA information documented NP’s DEA number is required Physician’s DEA number is not required Prescriptions must follow the collaborative protocol |
Collaboration Agreement Review
| 100% of relevant records reviewed quarterly 10% of other records reviewed annually 100% review of records involving adverse outcomes within 30 days Must be available for board review Protocols registered per board requirements Physician must meet location/license rules |
Protocols defined
| Written delegation agreement required Must specify authorized acts and scope |
Consultation Requirements
| Immediate consultation required when needed Periodic on-site observation by the physician Quarterly reviews of practice and records |
Emergency Protocols | Must include emergency protocols in the agreement Emergency procedures documented Physician notification process established |
Geographic Restrictions | Must be located in Georgia or within 50 miles of the NP’s practice site Must conduct quarterly on-site visits Reasonable access required |
Registrations Steps
NP Registration Requirements
| Georgia RN license in good standing APRN application with Georgia Board of Nursing Submit signed collaborative agreement National certification verification Application for recognition of prescriptive authority |
Physician Registration Requirements | Active Georgia medical license Must maintain copy of collaborative agreement Submit collaborative agreement electronically to the Georgia Composite Medical Board Submit within 30 days of execution; board reviews submission |
Disclaimer:
The above information is our best interpretation of the rules and regulations for collaborations in this state. However, it is your responsibility to review the state code. Below is where the information was obtained:
The information provided is based on the Georgia Code § 43‑34‑25, & Georgia Comp. R. & Regs. 360‑32
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