Bill > HB377

This bill amends Ohio law regarding the use of light-based medical devices for hair removal, establishing comprehensive regulations for physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, nurses, and laser hair removal professionals. The bill defines key terms like "light-based medical device" and "laser hair removal professional", and establishes detailed training, supervision, and delegation requirements for those who can apply such devices. Specifically, the bill mandates that individuals applying these devices must complete specific education (including eight hours of basic training on topics like procedure physics and safety), observe at least fifteen procedures, and perform at least twenty procedures under direct physician oversight. The legislation also specifies supervision requirements, limiting physicians to supervising no more than five laser hair removal professionals or nurses simultaneously, and establishes protocols for reporting side effects or treatment complications. Additionally, the bill creates pathways for different healthcare professionals to delegate and supervise light-based medical device applications, while maintaining patient safety through strict educational and procedural standards. Violations of these regulations can result in professional disciplinary actions, emphasizing the bill's focus on ensuring competent and safe medical device usage.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb377