The bill amends the Public Health Code to introduce a new requirement for health facilities and agencies that perform surgical procedures using heat-producing equipment. Specifically, it mandates that these facilities develop and implement a policy requiring the use of a surgical smoke plume evacuation system during such procedures. This requirement will take effect one year after the bill's enactment. The bill defines key terms, including "surgical procedure using heat-producing equipment," "surgical smoke plume," and "surgical smoke plume evacuation system," to clarify the scope of the new policy.

The intent of this legislation is to enhance patient and staff safety by ensuring that harmful byproducts generated during certain surgical procedures are effectively captured and neutralized. By establishing this requirement, the bill aims to promote better health outcomes and reduce exposure to potentially harmful surgical smoke plumes in medical settings.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 333.1101, 333.25211
House Introduced Bill: 333.1101, 333.25211
As Passed by the House: 333.1101, 333.25211
As Passed by the Senate: 333.1101, 333.25211
House Concurred Bill: 333.1101, 333.25211
House Enrolled Bill: 333.1101, 333.25211