Standard Care Arrangements & Agreements (SCA) for Advanced Practice

Question 1

SCA

Answer 1

AStandard CareArrangement (SCA) is a writtenagreementbetween a Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNP), Certified Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) or Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNM) and a collaborating physician that formally establishes a collaborative practice arrangement.

Question 2

SCA Points

Answer 2

These arrangements and agreements are state specific

Important to know the requirements in the state in which you plan to practice

Depending on the size of your practice site – this form may be prepared for you

In a small private practice, you may need to prepare your own agreement for signature(s)

Read and know your agreement before signing

You must have a valid and signed agreement before beginning to practice

It is to be kept on file at your place of employment - you should keep a signed copy for yourself

You must notify the Board of Nursing when you change a collaborating physician(s) and/or practice site and then complete a new SCA

Know & Follow the State’s Board of Nursing guidelines in the state in which you plan to practice