Bill
SB 5983
Overview: SB 5983, Allowing medical assistants with telehealth supervision to provide intramuscular injections for syphilis treatment.Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to expand t
Overview: SB 5983, Allowing medical assistants with telehealth supervision to provide intramuscular injections for syphilis treatment.
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to expand the scope of practice for medical assistants in Washington state, allowing them to administer intramuscular injections for the treatment of syphilis under the remote supervision of a licensed healthcare provider.
Key Provisions:
- Authorizes medical assistants to provide intramuscular injections for syphilis treatment when the procedure is performed under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider via telehealth
- Requires the medical assistant to have completed appropriate training and certification for administering intramuscular injections
- Mandates that the healthcare provider maintain direct visual and audio communication with the medical assistant during the injection procedure
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Medical assistants, who will be able to expand their scope of practice and contribute to the delivery of syphilis treatment services
- Patients seeking syphilis treatment, who may have improved access to care in underserved or remote areas
- Healthcare providers, who will be able to leverage the skills of medical assistants to deliver certain services remotely
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been passed and is set to take effect on March 25, 2024. The Washington State Department of Health will likely need to develop and implement regulations and guidelines to ensure the safe and effective implementation of this new medical assistant practice.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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