Regulation .03 Education.
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To perform infusion therapy, the licensee shall:
A.
Complete an infusion therapy program of study which contains didactic content and a clinical practicum consistent with the standards of practice established by the INS or other bodies approved by the Board that includes but is not limited to:
(1)
Infusion access devices;
(2)
Selected infusates, blood, and blood components;
(3)
Nursing assessment and monitoring skills required for the infusion therapy acts to be performed;
(4)
Management of complications related to the infusion therapy and access devices; and
(5)
Delivery devices;
B.
Have documented evidence of clinical competency before independently:
(1)
Inserting infusion devices; or
(2)
Managing the care of patients receiving infusion therapy;
C.
Perform the infusion therapy acts on a frequent routine predictable basis in order to retain practice proficiency;
D.
Be evaluated for continued clinical competency at planned periodic time intervals; and
E.
Obtain additional education on nursing assessment and monitoring when the patient population changes.