Tennessee SB0461 amends anesthesiology regulations, focusing on the role and duties of anesthesiologist assistants.

Tennessee SB0461 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to anesthesiology. The bill outlines the duties and responsibilities of anesthesiologist assistants, emphasizing that they must practice under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist assistants can perform tasks such as developing anesthesia care plans, obtaining patient histories, and performing preoperative evaluations. The bill also details the licensure process for anesthesiologist assistants, including requirements for certification examinations and continuing education.

Tennessee SB0461 amends anesthesiology regulations, focusing on the role and duties of anesthesiologist assistants.

Tennessee SB0461 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to anesthesiology. The bill outlines the duties and responsibilities of anesthesiologist assistants, emphasizing that they must practice under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist assistants can perform tasks such as developing anesthesia care plans, obtaining patient histories, and performing preoperative evaluations. The bill also details the licensure process for anesthesiologist assistants, including requirements for certification examinations and continuing education.