What documents are required to supervise a PA?
Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations section 1399.540 requires the supervising physician to delegate in writing those medical services that the PA may provide. This document is often referred to as a Delegation of Services Agreement. The Delegation of Services Agreement defines exactly what tasks and procedures a physician is delegating to their PA. These tasks and procedures must be consistent with the supervising physician’s specialty or usual and customary practice and with the patient’s health. The agreement must be completed before the PA starts practicing. The document does not need to be submitted to the committee. You can obtain a sample delegation of services agreement on-line, or call (916) 561-8780.
