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Committee sends House Bill 289 to the floor to clarify CRNA scope of practice
Summary
House Bill 289, sponsored by Rep. Healy, clarifies that certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) may deliver anesthesia independently and specifies liability and facility requirements; the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.
Representative Healy introduced House Bill 289 to the House Health and Welfare Committee to clarify that certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) may deliver anesthesia independently and to further codify their standing as advanced practice nurses.
Healy told the committee the bill affirms CRNAs’ autonomy and clarifies that physicians are not responsible for supervising CRNAs. Facilities would remain responsible for facility-level liability and must carry appropriate insurance. Healy said the bill codifies current practice and shifts professional liability to the practitioners and facilities where applicable.
Representative Erickson moved to send House Bill 289 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation; the committee voted by voice and approved the motion. The bill is scheduled for floor consideration.
