New Executive Order from Gov Lee to help Hospitals and Medical Workers Respond to COVID Cases
August 9, 2021
Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order reinstating regulatory flexibilities for Tennessee hospitals that are responding to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Executive order No. 83 eases several regulations and/or restrictions on hospitals and medical professionals, in order to make it easier for them to treat COVID-19 patients.
It outlines 21 actions that can be taken including the following:
- Out-of-state health care providers to practice in Tennessee
- Retired medical professionals can easily reenter the health care workforce
- Practical nursing graduates may practice under supervision without examination
- Medical professional staffing flexibility is permitted pursuant to an approved plan to relieve capacity strain
- Discretion to utilize National Guard and State Guard members in connection with certain health care and emergency services
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