Bill > S1347

This bill amends Chapter 112 of the Massachusetts General Laws to establish a regulatory framework for the practice of anesthesiologist assistants in the state. Key provisions include: 1. Defining an "anesthesiologist assistant" as a person who assists in the practice of medicine under the supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist. 2. Authorizing anesthesiologist assistants to perform duties and responsibilities delegated by their supervising anesthesiologist, with the supervising anesthesiologist physically present in the same facility. 3. Requiring anesthesiologist assistants to be supervised by a licensed anesthesiologist who is actively engaged in clinical practice and available on-site. 4. Establishing a licensing process for anesthesiologist assistants, including requirements for education, certification, and continuing education. 5. Granting the Board of Registration in Medicine the authority to adopt rules and regulations governing the scope of practice and standards of care for anesthesiologist assistants. 6. Providing penalties for the unlicensed practice of anesthesiologist assistants or the employment of unlicensed individuals as anesthesiologist assistants.