What is a collaborative practice agreement called in Michigan?

In Michigan, a collaborative practice agreement is called a “written authorization.” This document is used when a physician delegates controlled-substance prescriptive authority to an APRN¹². By contrast, APRNs may prescribe nonscheduled (noncontrolled) prescription drugs without physician delegation³.

A written authorization must include: (1) the name, license number, and signature of the supervising physician; (2) the name, license number, and signature of the APRN; (3) any limitations or exceptions to the delegation; and (4) the effective date of the delegation¹.

The delegating physician must review and update the written authorization at least annually and note each review date on the document⁴. The physician must also keep the written authorization at the physician’s primary place of practice and provide a copy to the APRN⁵.