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FL H0305

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Erik Fresen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends section 464.012, Florida Statutes to change the authorization standard for certified registered nurse anesthetists from "approved by" to "established in collaboration with" physicians and medical staff at their facility
  • Certified registered nurse anesthetists may perform anesthetic services including determining patient health status, selecting anesthesia types, ordering preanesthetic medication, administering regional/spinal/general anesthesia, and managing induction and intubation procedures within the established protocol
  • Authorizes anesthetists to order monitoring procedures, support life functions during anesthesia, recognize and correct abnormal patient responses, treat cardiac arrhythmias, manage postanesthesia recovery, and place central and arterial lines
  • Effective date is July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists

Last Action

Died in Health Quality Subcommittee

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Health Quality Subcommittee1/30/2013

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