Bill > SB5184

This bill establishes a new chapter in Washington state law to provide for the licensure and regulation of anesthesiologist assistants. The key provisions include: - Defining an "anesthesiologist assistant" as a person licensed by the Washington Medical Commission to assist in developing and implementing anesthesia care plans under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. - Requiring anesthesiologist assistants to complete an accredited anesthesiologist assistant program and pass an examination approved by the Commission. - Authorizing the Commission to adopt rules governing the practice and supervision of anesthesiologist assistants, including limits on the number that can be supervised concurrently by an anesthesiologist. - Specifying the duties and scope of practice for anesthesiologist assistants, which include various anesthesia-related tasks and procedures performed under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. - Providing that anesthesiologists who supervise licensed anesthesiologist assistants are not considered to be aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice of medicine. - Applying the Uniform Disciplinary Act to the licensure and regulation of anesthesiologist assistants.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5184&Year=2023&Initiative=false