Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding certified registered nurse anesthetists.
NURSES -- Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding certified registered nurse anesthetists.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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This legislation clarifies the scope of practice, responsibilities, and liability protections for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in Idaho. CRNAs provide the full spectrum of anesthesia services to patients with awiderangeofhealthconditions. CRNAspracticeineverysettinginwhichanesthesiaisprovidedandareoften the sole anesthesia provider in many rural counties in Idaho. Since 2002, Idaho has recognized the independent practice of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), becoming the third state in the nation to remove thephysiciansupervisionrequirement. Thislegislationreaffirmstheirautonomousroleinanesthesiacarewhile ensuring appropriate liability protections for physicians.
FISCAL NOTE
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This legislation causes no increase or decrease in revenue, or additional expenditure of funds at the state or local level of government; therefore, this legislation has no fiscal impact.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
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YEA (69)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)
Senate Third Reading
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YEA (33)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (2)
LATEST ACTION
Reported Signed by Governor on March 28, 2025 Session Law Chapter 199 Effective: 07/01/2025
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2025
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Mar 31, 2025
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