The bill amends the Public Health Code to enhance regulations surrounding the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances. It allows licensed prescribers to administer or dispense substances from schedules 2 to 5 without requiring a separate license, while also mandating that they maintain a bona fide prescriber-patient relationship and conduct follow-up care to assess treatment efficacy. Additionally, prescribers are required to inquire about other controlled substances a patient may be using and document this information in the patient's medical record. The bill also introduces new provisions for the licensure of certified anesthesiologist assistants, clarifying their roles and responsibilities under the supervision of anesthesiologists.

Moreover, the bill modifies existing regulations to allow applicants with prior sanctions from other states to be eligible for licensure under certain conditions, such as the sanction not being permanent or related to patient safety violations. It emphasizes the importance of supervision for certified anesthesiologist assistants, detailing the specific functions they can perform, including developing anesthesia care plans and managing airway support. The bill also sets requirements for continuing education and documentation of activities performed by these assistants, ensuring patient safety and compliance with medical standards. Key provisions include maintaining physical proximity between anesthesiologists and their assistants and limiting the number of assistants an anesthesiologist can supervise concurrently.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.7303