The bill amends section 4731.33 and enacts section 4731.331 of the Revised Code to modernize the regulations for the use of light-based medical devices in hair removal. It introduces key definitions such as "laser hair removal professional" and "light-based medical device," and outlines the conditions under which physicians can delegate the application of these devices. The bill emphasizes the importance of proper training and supervision for delegates, which may include advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants. Notably, it removes the previous requirement for physicians to evaluate patients before and after the initial application, instead mandating that the delegating physician ensure the treatment's appropriateness.

Furthermore, the bill establishes new standards of care for advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants, allowing them to delegate and supervise the application of light-based devices under specific conditions. It clarifies that violations of care standards by physician assistants will be treated as failures to meet minimal standards of care, irrespective of actual patient injury. The bill also repeals the existing section 4731.33, which previously governed similar practices, thereby enhancing the regulatory framework for the delegation and supervision of light-based medical procedures in nursing and physician assistant practices.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4731.33
As Reported By House Committee: 4731.33
As Passed By House: 4731.33