SB50EnactedHealthcare
revise certain provisions regarding the practice of a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
This bill expands the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in South Dakota by adding new specific duties they can perform, including conducting advanced patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications (including controlled substances), and making patient referrals to other healthcare providers. The bill also reorganizes and updates the list of anesthesia-related functions CRNAs may perform while working under physician supervision. These changes give CRNAs broader authority to independently manage certain aspects of anesthesia care beyond their previous responsibilities.