Year: 2008
Resolution Number: 18
Action Taken: NULL
Status:
Author(s): Ponon Dileep Kumar, MD
Sponsor: Ponon Dileep Kumar, MD
On behalf of: St. Clair County Delegation
Committee: E (Science & Education Affairs)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS research legislation already passed in Massachusetts and being considered in Illinois that defines regulation of retail health clinics; and be it further RESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation that mandates retail health clinics operating in the state of Michigan be compelled to meet the same health and safety standards as all other outpatient medical facilities, including physician offices, urgent care centers, and outpatient clinics; maintain patient medical records in compliance with Michigan Public Act 481; require that all certified nurse practitioners (CNPs) who work in retail health clinics have a collaborative supervisory relationship with a licensed Michigan physician residing in Michigan; ensures accountability and liability by the supervising physician of each retail health clinic for medical negligence in accordance with Michigan law; mandates that retail health clinics refer patients to primary care physicians or other appropriate health care providers when the scope of services required by the patients is beyond the scope of services provided by the retail health clinic; and be it further RESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation action to regulate Michigan retail health clinics in the most expedient manner, not to exceed 90 days.
RESOLVED: That MSMS research legislation already passed in Massachusetts and being considered in Illinois that defines regulation of retail health clinics; and be it further RESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation that mandates retail health clinics operating in the state of Michigan be compelled to meet the same health and safety standards as all other outpatient medical facilities, including physician offices, urgent care centers, and outpatient clinics; maintain patient medical records in compliance with Michigan Public Act 481; require that all certified nurse practitioners (CNPs) who work in retail health clinics have a collaborative supervisory relationship with a licensed Michigan physician residing in Michigan; ensures accountability and liability by the supervising physician of each retail health clinic for medical negligence in accordance with Michigan law; mandates that retail health clinics refer patients to primary care physicians or other appropriate health care providers when the scope of services required by the patients is beyond the scope of services provided by the retail health clinic; and be it further RESOLVED: That MSMS seek legislation action to regulate Michigan retail health clinics in the most expedient manner, not to exceed 90 days.
Fiscal Note: NULL