Montana Title 37. Professions and Occupations § 37-4-308. Permit required to administer anesthesia--board to set minimum qualifications--inspection--fees--temporary permit

(2)(a) The board may adopt rules prescribing reasonable standards for the administration and monitoring of anesthesia and sedation, including minimum education, continuing education, and experience qualifications for deep sedation, general anesthesia, moderate sedation, and minimal sedation.

(b) The board may adopt rules prescribing standards for a licensee holding an anesthesia permit.  The rules must include a minimum of equipment, supplies, and drugs necessary for administering deep sedation, general anesthesia, or moderate sedation and may include a minimum of equipment and supplies when nitrous oxide or oxygen is administered alone or in conjunction with a single oral sedative agent.

(3)(a) An initial inspection must be performed for each deep sedation, general anesthesia, or moderate sedation permit, with a reinspection at intervals not to exceed 5 years.

(b) The initial inspection must be performed by an inspector appointed by the board.  The applicant must be notified at least 30 days prior to the inspection, and the name of the inspector must be provided.