HB4490

Illinois HB4490 mandates surgical technologists meet specific qualifications for safety in operating rooms.

HB4490, the Operating Room Patient Safety Act, requires surgical technologists hired or contracted by health care facilities after January 1, 2028, to meet certain educational, certification, or experiential requirements. These include completing a nationally accredited program and obtaining certification, or having military training or prior hospital experience. Exemptions apply to facilities in Health Professional Shortage Areas or Medically Underserved Areas, which must still prefer certified technologists. The act aims to ensure maximum patient safety in surgical procedures.