Bill > S1387

This bill aims to regulate surgical assistants in Massachusetts. It establishes a Board of Registration in Surgical Assistants that will oversee the licensing and regulation of surgical assistants in the state. The bill defines key terms like "surgical assistant," "surgical assisting," and "surgical facility," and outlines the board's powers and duties, including setting licensing requirements, establishing continuing education standards, and disciplining licensees. The bill requires surgical facilities to only employ licensed surgical assistants, with some exceptions, and provides a process for obtaining a temporary waiver. Overall, the bill seeks to standardize and professionalize the role of surgical assistants in Massachusetts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1387