HB4356 HFA Skaff & Staggers 2-5

          Delegates Skaff and Staggers move to amend the bill on page 1, section 15, by striking out the first sentence of subsection (a) on lines 9 and 10, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

“(a) In any case where it is lawful for a duly licensed physician or dentist practicing medicine or dentistry under the laws of this state to administer anesthetics, such anesthetics may lawfully be given and administered by any person (1) who has been licensed to practice registered professional nursing under this article, and (2) who hold a diploma or certificate evidencing his or her successful completion of the educational program of a school of anesthesia duly accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

(b) The administration of anesthesia may be provided by a certified registered nurse anesthetist in cooperation with an anesthesiologist. If no anesthesiologist is readily available for medical cooperation on anesthesia services, the administration of anesthesia may be provided by a certified registered nurse anesthetist, in cooperation with a physician or dentist.  “

          And,

          On line 19 of page 1, by re-designating subsection (b) as subsection (c).