2014 Nebraska Revised Statutes
Chapter 38 - HEALTH OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
38-1621 - Intravenous therapy; performance of activities authorized; limitations; assessment required.
38-1621. Intravenous therapy; performance of activities authorized; limitations; assessment required.
(1) Administration of intravenous therapy shall be a responsibility of the registered nurse as ordered by a licensed practitioner.
(2) A licensed practical nurse-certified may, under the direction of a licensed practitioner or registered nurse, perform the activities identified in section 38-1613 after the licensed practitioner or registered nurse has performed a physical assessment of the patient.
(3) A licensed practical nurse-certified shall perform appropriate activities associated with central venous lines only under direct supervision. Activities associated with central venous lines that are appropriate for the licensed practical nurse-certified to perform shall be defined in rules and regulations. A licensed practitioner or registered nurse shall provide direct supervision whenever a licensed practical nurse-certified is performing activities associated with central venous lines.
(4) A licensed practitioner or registered nurse need not be on the premises in order for the licensed practical nurse-certified to perform directed activities except for (a) initial venipuncture for purposes of peripheral intravenous therapy and (b) central-line activities.
(5) A licensed practitioner or registered nurse shall be present at least once during each twenty-four-hour interval and more frequently when a significant change in therapy or client condition has occurred to assess the client when the licensed practical nurse-certified is performing the activities identified in section 38-1613.
Source
- Laws 1993, LB 536, § 23;
Laws 2000, LB 1115, § 63;
Laws 2003, LB 213, § 3;
R.S.1943, (2003), § 71-1775;
Laws 2007, LB463, § 603.
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