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Illinois Senate
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CERT ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSIST
Creates the Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Practice Act. Provides for the licensure of certified anesthesiologist assistants by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Sets forth provisions concerning: administrative procedures; the applicability of the Act; using titles, advertising, and billing; supervision requirements; application for licensure; unlicensed practice, violations, and civil penalties; the Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Advisory Committee; qualifications for licensure; the expiration and renewal of a license; the inactive status of a license; and grounds for disciplinary action. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that, under delegation from a supervising anesthesiologist, a licensed certified anesthesiologist assistant is authorized to select, order, and administer drugs and apply the appropriate medical devices in the provision of anesthesia services under the anesthesia plan agreed to by the supervising anesthesiologist. Amends the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act and the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that a licensed certified anesthesiologist assistant under the supervision of an anesthesiologist with clinical privileges granted by the medical staff and ambulatory surgical center or at the hospital may administer anesthesia services. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act to provide for the repeal of the Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Practice Act on January 1, 2033.
