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GA SB643
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/29/2022
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Hufstetler
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Anesthesiologist Assistant Act" in Georgia, creating a licensure framework under the Georgia Composite Medical Board for anesthesiologist assistants who graduate from accredited programs and pass a certification examination
- Requires anesthesiologist assistants to practice only under the supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist who must be immediately available to intervene, with duties limited to those delegated via a signed job description
- Authorizes supervising anesthesiologists to delegate to anesthesiologist assistants the authority to order controlled substances from a board-established formulary, order dangerous drugs and diagnostic studies, distribute professional samples, and sign health care documents (excluding death certificates and disability ratings)
- Prohibits unlicensed practice or use of the "C.A." or "C.A.A." credentials, punishable as a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 and/or up to one year of imprisonment per violation
- Permits anesthesiologist assistants licensed in any jurisdiction to provide emergency care during a declared state of emergency or public health emergency for up to 48 hours with available supervision
Legislative Description
"Anesthesiologist Assistant Act"; enact
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
3/30/2022
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services3/30/2022
Full Bill Text
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