California AB876 amends the scope of practice for nurse anesthetists, allowing them to select and implement anesthesia modalities under physician.

California AB876 amends the Business and Professions Code to clarify and expand the scope of practice for nurse anesthetists. It authorizes nurse anesthetists to perform anesthesia services, including selecting and implementing anesthesia modalities based on orders from physicians, dentists, or podiatrists. The bill also specifies that the administration of medication by nurse anesthetists for anesthesia purposes does not constitute a prescription.

California AB876 amends the scope of practice for nurse anesthetists, allowing them to select and implement anesthesia modalities under physician.

California AB876 amends the Business and Professions Code to clarify and expand the scope of practice for nurse anesthetists. It authorizes nurse anesthetists to perform anesthesia services, including selecting and implementing anesthesia modalities based on orders from physicians, dentists, or podiatrists. The bill also specifies that the administration of medication by nurse anesthetists for anesthesia purposes does not constitute a prescription.