NC S393

Requires certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to be under direct supervision of an anesthesiologist when performing anesthesia activities during surgical procedures

Mandates the supervising anesthesiologist must be physically present during all anesthesia activities performed by the CRNA

Defines anesthesia activities to include induction, maintenance, emergence, equipment management, drug administration, intubation, monitoring, and fluid/electrolyte management

Applies to surgical procedures requiring deep sedation, major conduction blockade, or general anesthesia in hospitals, ambulatory surgical facilities, or office-based settings

Takes effect October 1, 2023, with the North Carolina Medical Board and Board of Nursing required to adopt temporary rules for implementation