Bill > S05867

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in New York, detailing their certification requirements, scope of practice, and supervision guidelines. To become certified, an applicant must file an application with the state, be licensed as a registered professional nurse, complete an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program, pass a national certification exam, and pay a fifty-dollar initial certification fee. The bill provides detailed definitions for various types of anesthesia and sedation, specifying that CRNAs can administer anesthesia only under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, operating physician, dentist, oral surgeon, or podiatrist who is physically present and qualified to supervise. The legislation also clarifies that administration of anesthesia in hospitals and surgical centers must be directed by a physician responsible for the clinical and administrative aspects of anesthesia services. Additionally, the bill prohibits individuals from using the title "anesthesiologist" without proper medical licensing and provides a transition period for existing nurse anesthetists to meet the new certification requirements. The goal of this bill is to ensure patient safety by establishing clear professional standards and supervision protocols for nurse anesthetists in medical settings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5867