2015 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
CHAPTER 47 - PHYSICIANS AND MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Section 40-47-1600. Proscribed activities; identification badges and notification of involvement in cardiac care.
(A) A cardiovascular invasive specialist may not:
(1) perform a task which has not been listed and approved on the scope of the practice protocol currently on file with the facility;
(2) prescribe drugs, medications, or devices of any kind.
(B) A cardiovascular invasive specialist must clearly identify himself or herself to ensure that the cardiovascular invasive specialist is not mistaken or misrepresented as a physician. A cardiovascular invasive specialist must wear a clearly legible identification badge or other adornment at least one inch by three inches in size bearing the cardiovascular invasive specialist's name and the words "Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist". Patients in facilities utilizing cardiovascular invasive specialists must be informed when a cardiovascular invasive specialist will be involved in their cardiac care.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 10, Section 6.B.
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