Respiratory therapy services extended to health professionals

Additional health professionals can order respiratory therapy services due to a bill passed by the Legislature April 4.

LB788, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Kathy Campbell, changes current state statute to reflect the standards adopted by the federal government and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The scope of practice is extended to include physicians assistants, nurse practitioners and certified residential nurse anesthetists.

Senators passed the bill on a 49-0 vote.