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New 2019 Legislation On May 6, 2019, Governor Jared Polis signed SB 19-201 Open Discussions About Adverse Health Care Incidents.

March 17, 2023 Fixed Grip Quad (BR054) IncidentReport of Investigation 

SB19-079: Electronic Prescribing of Controlled SubstancesFrequently Asked QuestionsColorado Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Legislative Update and Training Webinar Recording and Summary/FAQ Document Now AvailableIn August and September 2022, the Colorado Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) hosted three webinars concerning several statutory updates to the Colorado PDMP as well as training and resources regarding reg

New Legislation 2019 On May 30, 2019, Governor Jared Polis signedSB19-153 Sunset Podiatry Board. The new law goes into effect on July 1, 2019, and continues the Colorado Podiatry Board (Board) in the Department of Regulatory Agencies until September 1, 2026. The new law also:

New Legislation 2019 On May 23, 2019, Governor Jared Polis signed SB19-228 Substance Use Disorders Prevention. The law went into effect immediately upon the Governor's signature. The law requires the Colorado Medical Board, State Board of Nursing, Colorado Dental Board, State Board of Optometry, Colorado Podiatry Board, and the State Board of Veterinary Medicine to adopt rules on substance use disorder training for prescribers.

New Vet Tech Registration Becoming Colorado Law by 2024The Colorado General Assembly recently passed House Bill 22-1235 which, in part, creates the regulation of Veterinary Technicians in Colorado. It is important to know that anyone practicing as a Veterinary Technician must be registered by the Colorado State Board of Veterinary Medicine by Jan. 1, 2024.

Background In April 2015, Colorado passed a new law, Senate Bill 15-053, expanding access to the life-saving drug naloxone, which is used to reverse overdoses to narcotic drugs, such as certain prescription medications and heroin. As a result of the new law, a physician - or any medical professional with prescriptive authority - can write a standing order for naloxone that can be dispensed by other designed individuals (such as pharmacists and harm reduction organizations).