The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes to enhance the autonomous practice capabilities of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). Specifically, it revises the requirements for CRNAs to administer anesthesia, allowing those registered under section 464.0123 to do so without the onsite medical direction typically required, although facilities may still impose protocols. The bill also clarifies that CRNAs practicing autonomously can perform specific acts related to anesthesia management, including determining patient health status and administering anesthesia, either under established protocols or independently if registered under the new provisions.

Additionally, the bill updates the practice requirements for autonomous advanced practice registered nurses, explicitly allowing CRNAs registered under section 464.0123 to perform acts listed in section 464.012(4)(b). This change aims to streamline the practice of CRNAs and expand their scope of practice while ensuring patient safety through the potential for facility-imposed protocols. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 649 Filed: 395.0191, 464.012, 464.0123