Regulating surgical assistants

1. **ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY:** This bill aims to establish regulations and licensing requirements for surgical assistants in Massachusetts. 2. **KEY REQUIREMENTS:** - Surgical assistants must be licensed to practice in Massachusetts. - Businesses employing surgical assistants must ensure that their staff are properly licensed. - Maintain records of the licenses for all surgical assistants employed. 3. **DEADLINES:** - Effective date: The bill will take effect upon passage (check for updates on the legislative calendar). - Compliance deadline: Businesses must ensure all surgical assistants are licensed by the effective date. 4. **PENALTIES:** - Fines may be imposed for employing unlicensed surgical assistants. - Possible disciplinary action against businesses that fail to comply with licensing requirements. 5. **SMB IMPACT:** Small businesses that employ surgical assistants will need to invest time and resources to verify and maintain licensing for their staff, which may increase operational costs. Compliance with these regulations is essential to avoid fines and maintain a good standing in the healthcare community.