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IN HB1310
Bill
Status
1/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
David Frizzell
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AI Summary
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Allows certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to administer anesthesia under the direction of a podiatrist (in addition to the existing authority to work under a physician's direction).
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Podiatrist-directed anesthesia administration by a CRNA is permitted only when the procedure takes place in a hospital setting.
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Requires a licensed physician to be available and able to respond immediately and in person to any medical emergency during the procedure.
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CRNAs are not required to obtain prescriptive authority to administer anesthesia under these circumstances.
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Effective date is July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Certified registered nurse anesthetist. Allows a certified registered nurse anesthetist to administer anesthesia under the direction of and in the immediate presence of a podiatrist if the administration takes place in a hospital and a licensed physician is available to respond immediately in person to a medical emergency.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representatives Shackleford, Bacon, Davisson
1/13/2015