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Committee approves bill to change CRNA statute from 'supervision' to 'in coordination with'
Summary
The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee approved SB 184 to replace the statutory word 'supervision' with 'in coordination with' for certified registered nurse anesthetists; supporters said the change reflects rural practice and preserves hospital policy discretion, while anesthesiologists warned about undefined standards and liability.
The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee voted to advance SB 184 after testimony from CRNAs, anesthesiologists and association representatives about rural anesthesia practice and statutory language.
Sponsor Sen. Stubblefield said the bill simply replaces the word "supervisory" with "in coordination with" in statute to better reflect how anesthesia is provided in many rural hospitals. He said the change does not alter the requirement that…
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