District of Columbia
Collaborative practice in District of Columbia, by clinician
Every clinician type District of Columbia regulates, with its practice-authority status and the name its statute gives the agreement.
Practice authority by clinician
| Clinician | Practice authority | Written agreement | District of Columbia calls it | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | Independent practice | No agreement required | None required | Details |
| Pharmacist | Supervision required | Agreement required | Collaborative Practice Agreement | Details |
| Physician Assistant | Supervision required | Agreement required | Delegation Agreement | Details |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Independent practice | No agreement required | None required | Details |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Independent practice | No agreement required | None required | Details |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Independent practice | No agreement required | None required | Details |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | Independent practice | No agreement required | None required | Details |