Measure would set rules for delegated light-based hair removal

Physicians may delegate light-based hair removal to listed workers. Eligible workers include physician assistants, nurses, and laser hair removal professionals who meet the listed qualifications. The device must have federal clearance or approval for hair removal, and the treatment must fit the physician’s practice and expertise. The physician must assess the patient before treatment and check the patient after the first treatment before care continues.

Physicians must supervise treatment on-site, with limited off-site options. These rules apply when physicians delegate hair removal treatment to nurses or laser hair removal professionals. A physician may supervise no more than two delegates receiving on-site supervision at once. A laser hair removal professional may receive off-site supervision when treating an established patient if the physician approves the worker’s training and is satisfied with their ability after on-site work. A nurse may receive off-site supervision after a physician-approved 40-hour training program. A physician may supervise up to five nurses at once under the on-site or off-site rules.

Advanced practice nurses and physician assistants may delegate and supervise hair removal treatment. They may delegate treatment to a nurse or qualified laser hair removal professional and supervise that worker. An advanced practice nurse may do this only if their standard care arrangement allows it. A physician assistant must meet the requirements that apply to physician assistants under the related section. They must follow the same delegation, worker qualification, and supervision rules that apply to physicians.