#130: Tactical Tuesday: The #1 Thing you Need to Know before Opening a Practice

<p><strong>OVERVIEW:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jason A. Duprat, Entrepreneur, Healthcare Practitioner and Host of the</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Healthcare Entrepreneur Academy</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">podcast talks about the one thing you need to know before you open a private practice or clinic - no matter your area of specialty. And that’s scope of practice. Jason provides an overview on where to find the regulations, the role of the Nurse Practice Act, and understanding what you’re accountable for as a business owner. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jason talks about the importance of knowing your scope of practice, as well as the scope of practice for your employees. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s important to become  knowledgeable on the regulations for your particular license type.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why should you read the Nurse Practice Act and the specific sections that apply to your expertise? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do you need to know about disciplinary action per your area of expertise?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How does the definition of “independence” play a role in your decision to open a private practice or clinic?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are independent, you may be required to collaborate with a physician via verbal, written, supervising or on site protocols. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Hiring an experienced attorney in the area  of your licensing background is imperative to successfully navigate through the regulations and potential issues.  </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>3 KEY POINTS:</str