Illinois SB2940 establishes the Operating Room Patient Safety Act, setting educational and certification standards for surgical technologists.
The Illinois SB2940, known as the Operating Room Patient Safety Act, mandates that surgical technologists hired by health care facilities after January 1, 2028, must meet specific educational, certification, or experiential requirements. These include graduating from nationally accredited programs, obtaining certification through recognized boards, or having military or prior hospital experience. Health care facilities in Health Professional Shortage Areas or Medically Underserved Areas are exempt from these requirements but must prioritize hiring certified technologists.
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