The "Medical Spas Safety Act" is a bill that seeks to regulate the performance of cosmetic medical procedures by establishing definitions and setting forth requirements for medical spas and the individuals performing these procedures. The bill defines key terms such as "medical spa," "medical director," "physician," "physician assistant (PA)," and "advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)," among others. It states that cosmetic medical procedures are considered the practice of medicine and surgery and must be performed by licensed individuals or those who have been delegated by a medical director or supervising medical professional. The bill requires medical spas to appoint a medical director responsible for patient care, procedure oversight, and ensuring that personnel are properly trained. It also outlines the roles of physicians, PAs, and APRNs in performing and supervising procedures, including patient assessments and treatment plans, and mandates that APRNs be accredited by the state board of nursing.

The bill further stipulates that non-physician practitioners must obtain patient consent and document their credentials, and they are only allowed to perform procedures for which they have been trained and delegated by a supervising medical professional. It sets a deadline of July 1, 2024, for the department to establish rules for licensing medical spas as healthcare facilities and amends the definition of "healthcare facility" to include medical spas. The bill also provides definitions for various healthcare-related terms and outlines the criteria for mobile health-screening vehicles, licensing requirements for sign-language interpreters, and the role of school-based health centers. It adjusts the capital cost threshold for new healthcare equipment and defines "new institutional health services." The bill is intended to enhance patient safety and quality of care in medical spas and takes effect upon passage. There are no specific insertions or deletions indicated in the provided text, suggesting that the bill introduces new regulations rather than amending existing laws.

Statutes affected:
8296: 23-17-2