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IN SB0268

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2013

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Miller

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows certified registered nurse anesthetists to administer anesthesia under the direction of and in the immediate presence of a podiatrist, in addition to physicians.

  • Limits podiatrist supervision to anesthesia administration that takes place in a hospital with a licensed physician in the immediate vicinity of the patient.

  • Requires patient notification and consent that a certified registered nurse anesthetist will administer the anesthesia when supervised by a podiatrist.

  • Clarifies that certified registered nurse anesthetists are not required to obtain prescriptive authority to administer anesthesia.

  • Effective July 1, 2013; amends IC 25-22.5 and IC 25-23.

Legislative Description

Certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Last Action

Representative Bacon added as cosponsor

3/18/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/4/2013
Health and Provider Services1/8/2013

Full Bill Text

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