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LA SB29
Provides relative to the use of a surgical smoke plume evacuation system. (8/1/23) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
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Introduced
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
In Committee
05/10/2023
05/10/2023
Crossed Over
04/24/2023
04/24/2023
Passed
05/30/2023
05/30/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/01/2023
06/01/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides relative to the use of a surgical smoke plume evacuation system. (8/1/23) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
AI Summary
This bill requires healthcare facilities in Louisiana that perform surgical procedures using heat-producing equipment, such as electrosurgery and lasers, to adopt and implement policies for a surgical smoke plume evacuation plan. The purpose is to mitigate and remove the byproduct of these procedures, known as "surgical smoke plume." The Louisiana Department of Health will verify compliance with this requirement through various types of surveys, including those specific to surgical services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date 8/1/2023. (on 06/01/2023)
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