Under Act 78 & 79, what percentage of submitted written agreements is reviewed, and can the PA continue to practice during the review?

Under Act 78 & 79, what percentage of submitted written agreements is reviewed, and can the PA continue to practice during the review?

• A. 50% reviewed; practice paused during review
• B. 10% reviewed; PA may continue practicing during review
• C. 5% reviewed; practice suspended if discrepancies
• D. 100% reviewed; practice continues only after review

Answer: (B)

The question focuses on how oversight of written practice agreements works under Act 78 and Act 79. A small, fixed portion—10%—of submitted written agreements is selected for formal review. This sampling provides ongoing quality control without interrupting patient care. Importantly, the PA may continue to practice during the review; the process does not automatically halt clinical duties. The other options imply a larger review rate or an automatic suspension, which isn’t how the statutes are applied. So the correct interpretation is that 10% are reviewed and the PA may continue practicing during the review.

The question focuses on how oversight of written practice agreements works under Act 78 and Act 79. A small, fixed portion—10%—of submitted written agreements is selected for formal review. This sampling provides ongoing quality control without interrupting patient care. Importantly, the PA may continue to practice during the review; the process does not automatically halt clinical duties. The other options imply a larger review rate or an automatic suspension, which isn’t how the statutes are applied. So the correct interpretation is that 10% are reviewed and the PA may continue practicing during the review.