CNAP Interim Update - April 27, 2012
Posted almost 12 years ago by Glenda Velji
The Board also adopted rules related to office-based anesthesia. We were not concerned about the rules that were proposed. However, at the meeting, representatives of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists recommended some major changes that could be problematic. The Board did not act on those, but agreed to create a stakeholder group to explore whether further changes are warranted. TANA has requested a seat at the table and we will continue to monitor this situation.
The takeaway from each of these is that APRNs must stay engaged and active. Much progress has been made through the years, but that can so easily evaporate. Good language in the statute can be negated by the passage of bad rules. Have you done your part lately to support our efforts to protect and enhance your practice environment? If not, please make a contribution now on the CNAP Web sitehttp://www.cnaptexas.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=31. Call your State Representative and Senator to schedule a visit with them or their staff. Educate them about your practice and the challenge you have because of the current law.DPS Needs Timely Submission ofPhysician-Controlled Substance RenewalsAPRNs cannot get a DPS controlled substances registration if their delegating physician has not timely renewed his/her own registration. Texas physicians are required to obtain a controlled substance registration from DPS on an annual rolling basis. Controlled substance registration renewals are sent 90 days from the expiration date. Renewal is contingent upon verifying current board certifications, which could delay the renewal process. Physicians can check registration update status on the DPS Web site.Graduate Nurse Education Demonstration – CMS Funding for APRN Training
Please note the following excerpt from the CMS announcement at innovation.cms.gov/initiatives/gne.
In March 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a call for applications for a new initiative designed to increase the nation’s primary care workforce by supporting facilities that train Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). Under this new initiative, CMS will begin making payments from the $200 million of funds available in 2012 to eligible hospitals, helping them offset the costs of clinical training for APRN students.The Graduate Nurse Education Demonstration was mandated by Section 5509 of the Affordable Care Act. The primary goal of the demonstration is to increase the provision of qualified training to APRN students. The clinical training included in this demonstration will provide APRNs with the clinical skills necessary to provide primary care, preventive care, transitional care, chronic care management, and other services appropriate for Medicare beneficiaries.The demonstration will be operated by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (Innovation Center). Under the Graduate Nurse Education Demonstration, CMS will provide reimbursement to up to five eligible hospitals for the reasonable cost of providing clinical training to APRN students added as a result of the demonstration.
Hospitals participating in the demonstration must partner with accredited schools of nursing and non-hospital community-based care settings. Under certain circumstances, hospitals participating in the demonstration may also partner with other hospitals in an effort to expand the number of APRN students trained. The demonstration is expected to run for four years.For more information, including how to apply, visit the Graduate Nurse Education Demonstration website at:innovation.cms.gov/initiatives/gne. Applications must be submitted by May 21, 2012.