274. Who can prescribe Schedule II drugs under physician delegation?

APRNs or PAs may prescribe schedule II drugs in the following situations:

1. in a hospital facility-based practice, in accordance with policies approved by the hospital's medical staff or a committee of the hospital's medical staff as provided by the hospital's bylaws to ensure patient safety and as part of care provided to a patient who:
   1. has been admitted to the hospital for an intended length of stay of 24 hours or greater; or
   2. is receiving services in the emergency department of the hospital; or
2. as part of the plan of care for the treatment of a person who has executed a written certification of a terminal illness, has elected to receive hospice care, and is receiving hospice treatment from a qualified hospice provider.