If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes to expand the scope of practice for medical assistants. Specifically, it would allow medical assistants to place and remove urinary catheters after they have completed appropriate training and are under the general supervision of a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. This change would be a significant addition to the responsibilities that medical assistants can undertake in a medical setting.

Additionally, the bill would define "general supervision" to mean that while the overall direction and control of the procedure or service is provided by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, their physical presence is not required during the performance of the procedure. This clarification aims to streamline the process and enhance the efficiency of medical practices by allowing medical assistants to perform certain tasks with less direct oversight.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1456