The bill amends the Revised Code to enhance the practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in Ohio by clarifying their roles and responsibilities, particularly in collaboration with dentists, physicians, and podiatrists. It introduces new definitions and provisions that allow CRNAs to perform various patient care activities, such as obtaining informed consent for anesthesia and administering anesthesia, as long as these actions align with their training and the policies of the healthcare facility. Notably, the bill specifies that CRNAs may only perform these activities when the collaborating healthcare provider is present during the administration of general anesthesia and prohibits them from prescribing drugs for use outside the healthcare facility.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous requirement for CRNAs to operate under the supervision of a physician, podiatrist, or dentist, granting them greater autonomy in their practice. It outlines the responsibilities of CRNAs in cooperating with state medical and dental boards during investigations and mandates that patients be informed about who will administer anesthesia. The bill also includes various insertions and deletions to clarify the roles of CRNAs and their collaborating professionals, while repealing outdated sections of the Revised Code to streamline the legal framework governing these healthcare practices.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4723.01, 4723.43, 4723.432, 4729.01, 4731.27, 4731.35, 4761.17, 4723.433, 4723.434, 4723.435
As Reported By House Committee: 4723.01, 4723.43, 4723.432, 4729.01, 4731.27, 4731.35, 4761.17, 4723.433, 4723.434, 4723.435
As Passed By House: 4723.01, 4723.43, 4723.432, 4729.01, 4731.27, 4731.35, 4761.17, 4723.433, 4723.434, 4723.435
As Reported By Senate Committee: 4723.01, 4723.43, 4723.432, 4729.01, 4731.27, 4731.35, 4761.17, 4723.433, 4723.434, 4723.435
As Passed By Senate: 4723.01, 4723.43, 4723.432, 4729.01, 4731.27, 4731.35, 4761.17, 4723.433, 4723.434, 4723.435
As Enrolled: 4723.01, 4723.43, 4723.432, 4729.01, 4731.27, 4731.35, 4761.17, 4723.433, 4723.434, 4723.435