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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 54
(By Senators Prezioso, Stollings, Browning, Foster,
Jenkins,
Laird, Palumbo, Unger, Yost, Boley and Guills)
[Originating in the Committee on Health and Human Resources]
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,
Whereas, The Legislature needs solid expert guidance on issues
such as education levels, skills training, adequate evidence
supporting a modification and sufficient regulation;
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.