• Review Board of Medicine guidance for “assistants” scope of practice (SOP)
• Learn the MedStar Health (MSH) process for determining whether a skill is within scope for an MA
• Introduce a Checklist process that supports providers and leaders when implementing new procedures or lab testing
• Understand how/when MAs are trained and deemed competent to perform delegated tasks
• Become familiar with MA SOP tools: MA SOP guideline & MA Orientation Competency Checklist
• Identify steps to take to determine if something is within MA SOP

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