Plain English Breakdown
The official text states no reimbursement is required for a specified reason but does not explicitly state what that reason is.
New Rules for Radiologic Technologists Doing Blood Draws
This law changes the rules so doctors can supervise blood draws by radiologic technologists either in person or through live video and audio calls.
What This Bill Does
- Changes the definition of direct supervision to allow remote oversight via audio and video communication if the doctor has access to patient medical imaging records.
- Requires a supervising doctor to have immediate access to patient medical imaging records during remote sessions.
- Mandates that facilities create safety protocols for these procedures.
- Requires onsite personnel with appropriate licenses to respond to adverse events at the physician's direction if no licensed physician is physically present.
Who It Names or Affects
- Radiologic technologists performing venipuncture (blood draws).
- Licensed physicians and surgeons supervising these procedures.
- Medical facilities where radiologic technology services are provided.
Terms To Know
- Venipuncture
- A procedure to draw blood from a vein in an upper extremity, as specified by law.
- Direct supervision
- Oversight where the doctor is either physically present and immediately available or connected via live audio and video with access to medical imaging records and the ability to direct onsite staff.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify an effective date in the provided text.
- The specific details of required safety protocols are determined by facilities, not listed here.
- The law states no state reimbursement is needed for local costs but only mentions it is 'for a specified reason' without explaining that reason.