Ohio HB479 regulates physician supervision of imaging contrast administration.

Ohio HB479 amends sections of the Revised Code to specify the level of supervision required for radiologist assistants administering contrast media. The supervising radiologist must provide on-site or remote supervision, with direct supervision required for certain sedation cases. The bill also mandates that a qualified health care provider be present to assist in case of adverse events. The supervising radiologist assumes legal liability for the services provided by the radiologist assistant.

Ohio HB479 regulates physician supervision of imaging contrast administration.

Ohio HB479 amends sections of the Revised Code to specify the level of supervision required for radiologist assistants administering contrast media. The supervising radiologist must provide on-site or remote supervision, with direct supervision required for certain sedation cases. The bill also mandates that a qualified health care provider be present to assist in case of adverse events. The supervising radiologist assumes legal liability for the services provided by the radiologist assistant.