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Establishes certification procedures for the profession of nurse anesthesia
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Richard Gottfried
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the profession of nurse anesthesia
Purpose or general idea of bill
This act codifies the profession of nurse anesthesia as a specialty of the profession of nursing.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends section 6902 of the education law by adding a new subdivision 4 which sets ,out the definition of certified registered nurse anesthetists, and adds section 6911 regarding the education and training of nurse anesthetists.
Justification
Currently, New York State law does not codify the practice of nurse anesthesia. Instead, the scope of this practice has been defined through educational requirements and Health Department regulations.
Existing requirements for training, education, and certification of certified register nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) have resulted in high quality, professional care by CRNAs. Statutory codification would resolve problems relating to liability, supervision, and authority to administer anesthesia.
This legislation was developed with the support of the New York state Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Prior legislative history
2003-04: A.5021-A - referred to higher education committee 2005-06: A.4015-A - referred to higher education committee 2007-08: A.5201 - referred to higher education committee
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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