Ohio Board of Nursing Opinion Regarding CRNA Scope of Practice Authority to Order Medications in the Pre & Post Operative Period
On August 7, 2008 the Ohio Board of Nursing sent a letter to OSANA Past President Garalynn Tomas that explained the current Board of Nursing position that Ohio Revised Code Section 4723.43 “does not authorize the CRNA to order other individuals to administer medications.” This differs from the intent of the original statute and opinion rendered by previous staff and Board members from the Board of Nursing regarding CRNA scope of practice since 2000.
This issue was discussed at the OSANA Fall Meeting Saturday, September 20th, and it was determined that this opinion will impact 98% of the membership in attendance. Discussions between the OSANA State Government Relations Committee, OSANA legal counsel, John Gilchrist, and the Ohio Board of Nursing have been ongoing since the receipt of this letter and the dialogue continues to address this most important practice issue. A copy of the letter and additional support materials are linked below.
Your OSANA Board and staff are committed to your profession and the issues that impact anesthesia practice for our patients. Please contact Peggy Blankenship, OSANA Executive Director at peggy@assnoffices.com, phone 614-221-1900 ext. 217 or fax: 614-221-1989. Peggy will coordinate communication with the appropriate OSANA leadership to answer your concern.
Letter from the Ohio Board of Nursing
House Bill 241 Historical & Background Information
If you are interested in becoming active on an OSANA committee, contact OSANA President, Lynn Reede, CRNA.
