Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment in both private and public sectors
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities and ensuring reasonable accommodations in the workplace
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Federal law providing eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for specified family and medical reasons
HIPAA: Federal law establishing national standards for the protection of individuals' medical records and other personal health information
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age
Equal Pay Act: Federal law requiring equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender
State Nurse Practice Act: State-specific legislation that defines the scope of nursing practice and establishes the state board of nursing's authority
State Scope of Practice Laws: State-specific regulations defining the activities and procedures that Nurse Practitioners are legally authorized to perform
Medicare/Medicaid Regulations: Federal regulations governing healthcare service provision and reimbursement under Medicare and Medicaid programs
DEA Registration Requirements: Federal requirements for obtaining and maintaining Drug Enforcement Administration registration for prescribing controlled substances
State Prescriptive Authority Regulations: State-specific rules governing Nurse Practitioners' authority to prescribe medications, including controlled substances
Collaborative Practice Agreement Requirements: State-specific requirements regarding formal relationships between Nurse Practitioners and supervising physicians
HITECH Act: Federal legislation promoting the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology
State Licensing Requirements: State-specific requirements for obtaining and maintaining Nurse Practitioner licensure
Continuing Education Requirements: State-mandated ongoing education requirements for maintaining Nurse Practitioner licensure
Board Certification Maintenance: Requirements for maintaining national board certification through recognized certification bodies
Malpractice Insurance Requirements: State and employer requirements for professional liability insurance coverage
Non-Compete Agreements: State-specific restrictions and regulations regarding non-compete clauses in healthcare employment contracts
Confidentiality and Trade Secrets Laws: State and federal laws governing the protection of confidential information and trade secrets in healthcare settings
Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific laws requiring employers to provide insurance coverage for work-related injuries and illnesses
Joint Commission Standards: Healthcare facility accreditation requirements that may affect Nurse Practitioner practice and documentation
Record-Keeping Requirements: State and federal requirements for maintaining patient records and other healthcare documentation
