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This bill revises the practice of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by amending existing laws and enacting new ones to redefine their scope of practice and collaborative relationships. Key changes include updating the definition of "collaboration" to specify how CRNAs can work with dentists, physicians, and podiatrists, and removing the previous requirement for CRNAs to be under the "supervision" of these professionals, instead emphasizing a collaborative request-based model. The bill also introduces new sections that outline specific patient care activities CRNAs can perform, such as administering anesthesia, performing epidural or spinal anesthetic procedures, and selecting/ordering treatments and drugs related to anesthesia. It clarifies that CRNAs cannot prescribe medications for use outside the healthcare facility where they practice and establishes notification requirements for patients regarding who will administer their anesthesia. Additionally, the bill ensures that podiatrists can collaborate with CRNAs and that respiratory care practitioners can practice under the order of a CRNA, aligning these practices with the revised CRNA regulations.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb52