In my years in private duty home care, and also long term care, I have never received orders from a P.A. The prescriber has always been a doctor or nurse practitioner.
I don't see why it would be a problem. Their scope of practice allows them to write orders, at least in my state. Probably best to contact the board for PAs or to call medicare to clarify and to get it in writing to cover yourself just in case wrong info is given.
You would have to check with insurance guidelines to see if it is acceptable. Each state may be different. Do a google search in your state for medicare/medicaid guidelines. It will explain their rules.
PerfectlyPlump, ADN, RN
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In my years in private duty home care, and also long term care, I have never received orders from a P.A. The prescriber has always been a doctor or nurse practitioner.