HB 4579

Abstract

Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Provides that, in the case of anesthesia services provided by a certified registered nurse anesthetist, a physician, a dentist, or a podiatric physician must participate through discussion of and agreement with the anesthesia plan and remain available during the delivery of surgical anesthesia services for diagnosis, consultation, and treatment of emergency medical conditions (rather than an anesthesiologist, a physician, a dentist, or a podiatric physician must participate through discussion of and agreement with the anesthesia plan and remain physically present and available on the premises during the delivery of anesthesia services for diagnosis, consultation, and treatment of emergency medical conditions). Effective immediately.