HF 77: Relating to practice requirements for surgical technologists

What it does

This bill relates to practice requirements for surgical technologists. The bill defines “health care facility” (facility) and “surgical technology” (technology). The bill prohibits any person from practicing technology in a facility, and prohibits facilities from employing or contracting with a person to engage in technology, unless that person has successfully completed a nationally or regionally accredited technology program; holds and maintains a certification issued by the national board of surgical technology and surgical assisting or another nationally recognized credentialing organization; has completed a technology training program in the United States army, navy, air force, marine corps, coast guard, or public health service; provides evidence that they have been employed to practice technology in a health care facility in this state prior to July 1, 2025; or is in the service of the federal government and technology duties are required as part of their service.

In plain words

1. January 16, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee