Florida S0462 expands the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists, allowing them to perform certain medical acts autonomously.

Florida S0462 amends state statutes to expand the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists. The bill allows these professionals to perform various medical acts autonomously, including administering anesthesia, monitoring patients, and managing post-anesthesia care. These acts must be performed under a protocol approved by the medical staff of the facility, unless the nurse anesthetist is registered and practicing without an established protocol. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

Florida S0462 expands the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists, allowing them to perform certain medical acts autonomously.

Florida S0462 amends state statutes to expand the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists. The bill allows these professionals to perform various medical acts autonomously, including administering anesthesia, monitoring patients, and managing post-anesthesia care. These acts must be performed under a protocol approved by the medical staff of the facility, unless the nurse anesthetist is registered and practicing without an established protocol. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.