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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The Legislature finds that:
(1) Surgical assisting is an established health profession in Nebraska;
(2) Surgical first assistants aid in ensuring a safe surgical environment by maximizing patient safety by using appropriate techniques for processes, including, but not limited to, maintaining hemostasis, proper patient positioning, clear visualization of the operative site, proper closure of the operative site, and correct dressing of a wound; and
(3) It is necessary to encourage the most effective utilization of the skills of surgical first assistants by enabling them to perform tasks delegated by a licensed physician.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 38. Health Occupations and Professions § 38-3502. Legislative findings - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ne/chapter-38-health-occupations-and-professions/ne-rev-st-sect-38-3502/
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