HB 5021
Relating to the limited circumstances in which a registered nurse may administer anesthetics.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies West Virginia law to clarify the circumstances under which registered nurses can administer anesthetics. Specifically, it allows certified registered nurse anesthetists to work under the supervision of a physician, dentist, or podiatrist, and it outlines specific conditions under which registered nurses can administer anesthetics, such as for intubated patients in acute care settings or during emergency airway management. The bill also requires the Board of Nursing to report on the implementation and impact of these changes.
Key provisions
- Certified registered nurse anesthetists can administer anesthesia in cooperation with a physician, dentist, or podiatrist.
- Dentists can cooperate with a certified registered nurse anesthetist only if they hold an anesthesia permit.
- A certified registered nurse anesthetist must hold specific advanced practice registered nurse licenses and certifications.
- Registered nurses can administer anesthetics via continuous infusion to intubated, ventilated patients in acute care.
- Registered nurses can assist in emergency airway management with anesthetic and neuromuscular blocking agents.
- Certified registered nurse anesthetists do not have independent practice authority.
- The Board of Nursing must report annually on the implementation and impact of the changes.
- The report must include any issues reported by healthcare facilities and treatment complications.
Who is affected
- Registered Nurses
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