- (1) Private duty nursing are medically necessary nursing services delivered to a member in their place of residence.
(2) Private duty nursing may be provided by:
- (a) a licensed registered nurse (RN); or
- (b) a licensed practical nurse (LPN) under the supervision of a RN, physician, dentist, osteopath, or podiatrist authorized by the state of Montana to prescribe medication.
- (3) Private duty nurses may be employed by a home health care provider or self-employed.
- (4) Private duty nursing may be provided when Home Health Agency services under state plan, defined in ARM 37.40.701, are not appropriate or available.
- (5) Private duty nursing must be prescribed by an appropriately licensed medical professional.
- (6) Private duty nurses must comply with the Montana Nurse Practice Act.
Authorizing statute(s): 53-2-201, 53-6-402, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 53-6-402, MCA
History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 2665, Eff. 10/27/06; AMD, 2020 MAR p. 1173, Eff. 7/1/20.