SF 2617

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 04/28/2012 03:02pm

A bill for an act
relating to health; regulating laser treatment; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010,
section 147.081, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 147.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 147.081, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Practice of medicine defined.

For purposes of this chapter, a person not
exempted under section 147.09 is "practicing medicine" or engaged in the "practice of
medicine" if the person does any of the following:

(1) advertises, holds out to the public, or represents in any manner that the person is
authorized to practice medicine in this state;

(2) offers or undertakes to prescribe, give, or administer any drug or medicine for
the use of another;

(3) offers or undertakes to prevent or to diagnose, correct, or treat in any manner or
by any means, methods, devices, or instrumentalities, any disease, illness, pain, wound,
fracture, infirmity, deformity or defect of any person;

(4) offers or undertakes to perform any surgical operation including any invasive
or noninvasive procedures involving the use of a laser or laser assisted device, upon any
person new text begin unless authorized under section 147.38 new text end ;

(5) offers to undertake to use hypnosis for the treatment or relief of any wound,
fracture, or bodily injury, infirmity, or disease; or

(6) uses in the conduct of any occupation or profession pertaining to the diagnosis
of human disease or conditions, the designation "doctor of medicine," "medical doctor,"
"doctor of osteopathy," "osteopath," "osteopathic physician," "physician," "surgeon,"
"M.D.," "D.O.," or any combination of these designations.

Sec. 2.

new text begin [147.38] USE OF LASERS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purpose of this section, the following
definitions have the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Advanced medical practitioner" means a physician assistant licensed under
chapter 147A or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under sections 148.171 to
148.285.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Care provider" means an advanced medical practitioner, a nurse, or a health
practitioner.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Health practitioner" means a licensed practical nurse licensed under sections
148.171 to 148.285, a clinical esthetician licensed under chapter 155A, a board-certified
electrologist by the American Electrology Association, or a certified laser technician
with a national certification.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Laser treatment" means a procedure using laser devices, intense pulsed light
devices, and radio frequency devices designed to alter the aesthetic appearance of a
human individual.
new text end

new text begin (f) "Nurse" means a nurse licensed under sections 148.171 to 148.285.
new text end

new text begin (g) "Physician" means a physician or osteopath who is licensed under this chapter,
who has received laser safety training.
new text end

new text begin (h) "Supervision" means overseeing the delegated treatments performed by advanced
medical practitioners, nurses, health practitioners, and certified laser technicians.
new text end

new text begin (i) "Written protocol" means an ongoing order that is maintained on site at the
facility at which the treatment is to be performed.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin General restrictions on the use of lasers, intense pulsed light devices,
and radio frequency devices. new text end

new text begin (a) The use of a laser, intense pulsed light device, or radio
frequency device for aesthetic treatments may only be performed by a nurse, an advanced
medical practitioner, or a health practitioner.
new text end

new text begin (b) The use of a laser, intense pulsed light device, or radio frequency device for
aesthetic treatments may be performed by an advanced medical practitioner or health
practitioner if the treatment has been delegated in accordance with subdivision 3; the
delegating physician provides the appropriate supervision in accordance with subdivision
4; and the advanced medical practitioner or health practitioner has met the training
requirements according to subdivision 5.
new text end

new text begin (c) The protocols governing all treatments performed in a spa setting must be
designed to result in outcomes that prevent either permanent visible scarring or objectively
identifiable functional loss. In the event of either of these negative outcomes, protocols
must be reviewed and changed where indicated
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Delegation of treatment. new text end

new text begin (a) A physician may delegate the performance
of a laser treatment through the use of a written protocol. The written protocol must
provide, at a minimum:
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new text begin (1) specific criteria to screen clients for the appropriateness of an aesthetic treatment,
including case selection and assessment guidelines;
new text end

new text begin (2) for clients who meet the selection criteria, the identification of the devices and
settings to be used;
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new text begin (3) a description of appropriate care and follow-up for common complications,
injuries, or adverse reactions that may result from treatment, including a plan to manage
emergencies;
new text end

new text begin (4) a description of the treatment plan to be followed for each treatment procedure
delegated under the written protocol, including the method to be used for documenting
decisions, communicating with the delegating physician, and recording all treatment
provided in the client's record;
new text end

new text begin (5) a referral process for situations when an advanced medical practitioner or health
practitioner encounters a condition that may require a physician's attention; and
new text end

new text begin (6) a quality assurance plan for monitoring care provided by a care provider,
including patient care review and any necessary follow-up.
new text end

new text begin (b) The delegating physician shall accept full professional responsibility for all
treatment protocols for procedures performed by an advanced medical practitioner or
health practitioner.
new text end

new text begin (c) Prior to delegating the performance of any treatment, the delegating physician
must ensure that the care providers have satisfactorily met the training requirements
described in subdivision 5. The delegating physician is responsible for ensuring that the
care providers performing the treatments have demonstrated sufficient proficiency in
performing a specific treatment prior to treating clients.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Supervision. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, supervision must be
established and maintained by the delegating physician so that:
new text end

new text begin (1) the physician and care providers are or can be in contact with one another by
telephone or other telecommunication device;
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new text begin (2) the physician is available to see any client within 24 hours; and
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new text begin (3) the physician is able to refer any client for emergency care.
new text end

new text begin (b) A care provider may perform any delegated treatment authorized under
subdivision 2 under the general supervision of the delegating physician. The care provider
must be able to contact the delegating physician by telephone or other telecommunication
device.
new text end

new text begin (c) A delegating physician must be licensed to practice in the state of Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Training requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) Prior to performing any treatment, a care
provider must have successfully completed a laser safety training course.
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new text begin (b) Before a care provider is permitted to perform a treatment, the care provider
must provide verification of successful completion of a laser safety training course to the
delegating physician and must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the delegating physician
that the provider is proficient in the treatment to be delegated.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Quality assurance. new text end

new text begin Prior to delegating the performance of a treatment
procedure, the physician must ensure that there is a quality assurance program at the
facility at which the procedure is to be performed. The quality assurance program, at a
minimum, must include the following elements:
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new text begin (1) a mechanism to identify and determine the cause of complications and
unintended effects of the treatments performed at the facility;
new text end

new text begin (2) a mechanism to review the adherence to the written protocol under which
delegated procedures are being performed;
new text end

new text begin (3) a mechanism to monitor the quality of the treatments performed;
new text end

new text begin (4) a mechanism by which the findings of the quality assurance program are
reviewed and incorporated into future written protocols and delegation orders; and
new text end

new text begin (5) ongoing training to improve the quality and performance of all treatments.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Facility restrictions. new text end

new text begin (a) Any facility performing treatments for aesthetic
purposes:
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new text begin (1) must inform the client prior to initiating any treatment that the treatment
provided by the facility is for aesthetic purposes only and not intended to diagnose or treat
a medical condition; and
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new text begin (2) must have a medical director who is licensed under this chapter.
new text end

new text begin (b) All facilities offering laser treatments must obtain and maintain liability insurance
for the entity and all personnel, including the medical director and all care providers under
the director's supervision, in an amount that is usual and customary in the industry.
new text end