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WV SB810
Bill
Status
4/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Rucker
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AI Summary
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Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) may administer anesthesia in cooperation with a physician, dentist, or podiatrist, where "cooperation" means working as a team with the physician/dentist/podiatrist directing medical or dental care at all times
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Dentists may only cooperate with CRNAs if they hold an anesthesia permit under state code; physicians, dentists, and podiatrists are not liable for acts or omissions of CRNAs administering anesthetics
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CRNAs do not have independent practice authority and must hold both a registered professional nursing license and current advanced practice registered nurse license, plus complete an accredited nurse anesthetist program and maintain national certification
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Licensed CRNAs may only use the titles "certified registered nurse anesthetist," "CRNA," "advanced practice registered nurse," or "APRN"
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The Board of Nursing must report annually to the Legislature beginning July 1, 2026, on implementation issues and any treatment complications from anesthesia administered by CRNAs; effective July 7, 2025
Legislative Description
Clarifying requirements for administration of anesthesia and chronic pain practice by certain licensed nurses
Professions and Occupations
Last Action
Approved by Governor 4/30/2025 - Senate Journal
4/12/2025