An anesthesiologist‘s assistant practicing at all sites shall practice pursuant to written scope of practice protocols signed by all supervising anesthesiologists and the anesthesiologist’s assistant. Copies of the protocols must be on file at all practice sites. The protocols shall include at a minimum the:

(1) name, license number, and practice addresses of the sponsoring anesthesiologist;

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-47-1255

  • Anesthesiologist: means a physician who has successfully completed an approved anesthesiology training program including, but not limited to, a program approved by the Accreditation Committee on Graduate Medical Education, American Osteopathic Association, or its equivalent or successor. See South Carolina Code 40-47-1210
  • License: means a current document authorizing a person to practice. See South Carolina Code 40-47-20
  • Sponsoring anesthesiologist: means the physician specialist in anesthesiology who signs the anesthesiologist's assistant's application for licensure. See South Carolina Code 40-47-1210

(2) name and practice address of the anesthesiologist’s assistant;

(3) date the protocol was developed and dates it was reviewed or amended;

(4) situations that require direct evaluation by or immediate referral to the anesthesiologist.

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