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Committee advances bill codifying CRNA scope of practice and liability protections
Summary
House Bill 289 would codify certified registered nurse anesthetists' autonomous practice and clarify liability protections for physicians and facilities; supporters said the change preserves rural access and may lower liability costs.
House Bill 289, presented to the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, would clarify the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in Idaho and provide liability protections that supporters say reduce barriers to rural anesthesia services.
Senator Carl Bjerke (District 5) told the committee the bill "clarifies the scope of practice responsibilities and liability protections for certified registered nurse anesthetist CRNAs in Idaho." He said CRNAs practice across settings in Idaho and…
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