NURSE ANESTHETIST ROLE
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SB 80 — NURSE ANESTHETIST ROLE
Last action — DO PASS committee report adopted
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✓Introduced
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
84 added · 71 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended version of SB 80 now allows certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to operate more independently in their roles. Specifically, they can perform anesthesia-related tasks without direct supervision from other healthcare providers, which gives them more autonomy in patient care. This change is significant as it allows CRNAs to respond more swiftly to patient needs, potentially improving outcomes and efficiency in healthcare settings.
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL 80 56TH LEGISLATURE --STATEOFNEWMEXICO- STATEOFNEWMEXICO- FIRST SESSION, 2023 INTRODUCED4 BY Michael Padilla and Martin Hickey and Marian Matthews 6 8 10 AN ACT RELATING TO NURSING;
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST-- w l n d 18 QUALIFICATIONS--LICENSURE--PRACTICE--ENDORSEMENT--EXPEDITED = = 19 LICENSURE.-- a l LICENSURE.-- i a e r 20 A.
u [ (2) has successfully completed a nurse .223932.1.225430.1 SJC/SB 80 anesthesia education program accredited by the council on accreditation of nurse anesthesia educational programs;
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Certified registered nurse anesthetists [shallshall ]w el e n d 18 function in either an [interdependent] independent role [as a = = l ] 19 member of a health care team in which the medical care of the a l r i a e r 20 patient is directed by a licensed physician, osteopathic a t em am t21 physician, dentist or podiatrist licensed in New Mexico m m 21 e d r e 22 pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, the Medical Practice c e rs ck 23 Act or the Podiatry Act.
The certified registered nurse e a n b 24 anesthetist shall collaborate with the licensed physician, u [ osteopathic physician, dentist or podiatrist concerning the .223932.1.225430.1 - 2 - SJC/SB 80 anesthesia care of the patientpatient] ] or in collaboration with other health care providers in accordance with the policies of a health care facility.
[Collaboration includes systematic formal planning and evaluation between the health care professionals involved in the collaborative practice arrangement.] D.As used in this subsection, "independent role" means performing any action, including determining, preparing, administering or monitoring anesthesia care or anesthesia-related services without the supervision of another health care provider.
AD. certified registered nurse anesthetist who has fulfilled the requirements for prescriptive authority in the area of anesthesia practice is authorized to prescribe and administer therapeutic measures, including dangerous drugs and controlled substances included in Schedules II through V of the Controlled Substances Act within the emergency procedures, perioperative care or perinatal care environments.
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The board shall adopt rules concerning a prescriptive authority formulary for certified registered nurse anesthetists that shall be based on the scope of practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists.
The board e t 17 shall expedite the issuance of the license in accordance with w l n d 18 Section 61-1-31.1 NMSA 1978 within thirty days.
If the board = = 19 issues an expedited license to a person whose prior licensing a l i a e r 20 jurisdiction did not require examination, the board may require ea et 17m m 21 that person to pass an examination before applying for license ed r e n22 d 18 renewal.
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A health care facility may adopt policies tu e[ a t relating to the providing of anesthesia care.
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A certified registered nurse anesthetist c e r c 23 licensed by the board shall maintain this certification with e a n b 24 the national board of certification and recertification for u [ nurse anesthetists." .223932.1 - 45 - 7 9 11 13 15 e t 17 w l n d 18 = = 19 a l i a e r 20 a t m m 21 d r e 22 c e s k 23 e a n b 24 u [ .225430.1
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The bill establishes an independent role for certified registered nurse anesthetists in New Mexico, allowing them to provide anesthesia care without supervision from other healthcare providers.
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interdependent→ independentThe term 'interdependent' is replaced with 'independent,' signifying a shift to a more autonomous role for certified registered nurse anesthetists.
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as a member of a health care team in which the medical care of the patient is directed by a licensed physician, osteopathic physician, dentist or podiatrist licensed in New Mexico pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act, the Medical Practice Act or the Podiatry Act. The certified registered nurse anesthetist shall collaborate with the licensed physician, osteopathic physician, dentist or podiatrist concerning the anesthesia care of the patient→ or in collaboration with other health care providers in accordance with the policies of a health care facility.The text is altered to allow certified registered nurse anesthetists to work in collaboration with other healthcare providers rather than being required to work under the direction of a physician or dentist.
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Collaboration includes systematic formal planning and evaluation between the health care professionals involved in the collaborative practice arrangement.The specific definition of 'collaboration' is simplified, removing formal requirements for planning and evaluation.
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supervision of another health care provider.The language clarifies that certified registered nurse anesthetists can perform actions related to anesthesia care without supervision.
Action History
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DO PASS committee report adopted
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Sent to House Health & Human Services Committee & House Judiciary Committee
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passed Senate
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DO NOT PASS, replaced with committee substitute
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DO PASS committee report adopted
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Sent to Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee & Senate Judiciary Committee
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Sent to Senate Pre-file
Sponsors
- Marian Matthews · Primary
- Michael Padilla · Primary
- Martin Hickey · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
- Matthews, Marian
- Michael Padilla Democrat
- Martin Hickey Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (109)
109 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- SB 80 is sponsored by Matthews, Marian, Michael Padilla (Democrat), and Martin Hickey (Democrat).
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- This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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