SB 2214

Abstract

Creates the Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Practice Act. Provides for the licensure of certified anesthesiologist assistants by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Sets forth provisions concerning: administrative procedures; the applicability of the Act; using titles, advertising, and billing; supervision requirements; application for licensure; unlicensed practice, violations, and civil penalties; the Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Advisory Committee; qualifications for licensure; the expiration and renewal of a license; the inactive status of a license; and grounds for disciplinary action. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that, under delegation from a supervising anesthesiologist, a licensed certified anesthesiologist assistant is authorized to select, order, and administer drugs and apply the appropriate medical devices in the provision of anesthesia services under the anesthesia plan agreed to by the supervising anesthesiologist. Amends the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act and the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that a licensed certified anesthesiologist assistant under the supervision of an anesthesiologist with clinical privileges granted by the medical staff and ambulatory surgical center or at the hospital may administer anesthesia services. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to provide for the repeal of the Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Practice Act on January 1, 2033. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.43 new Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.38 Further amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Provides for repeal of the Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Practice Act on January 1, 2028 (rather than January 1, 2033). Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.43 new Adds reference to: 5 ILCS 80/4.38 225 ILCS 60/7.1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes to the Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Practice Act: Requires all anesthesiologist assistant applicants and licensees to (i) provide a valid address and email address to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which shall serve as the address of record and email address of record, respectively, at the time of application for licensure or renewal of a license; and (ii) inform the Department of any change of address of record or email address of record within 14 days after such change. Adds provisions concerning the Department's powers and duties under the Act; rules on the maximum number of certified anesthesiologist assistants that may be supervised by a supervising anesthesiologist; qualifications for licensure; criminal history records background checks; the endorsement of certified anesthesiologist assistants licensed in other jurisdictions; fees and fines collected under the Act; Department rules on continuing education requirements; injunctions and cease and desist orders; Department investigations and hearings; records of proceedings; the Department's subpoena power; hearing findings and recommendations; hearing officer appointments; the restoration of a suspended or revoked license; the judicial review of final administrative decisions; confidentiality standards; home rule preemption; and other matters. Removes a provision establishing a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Advisory Committee. Further amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. In provisions concerning the Illinois State Medical Board, changes the number of board members from 17 to 18. Changes the maximum number of members who must be State residents from 8 to 9. Provides that one board member shall be a certified anesthesiologist assistant licensed to practice in Illinois. Further amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Provides for repeal of the Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Practice Act on January 1, 2028 (rather than January 1, 2033).