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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.27.20.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="27" chapter_num="20" heading="Education.">
  <text>To perform infusion therapy, the licensee shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Infusion access devices;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Selected infusates, blood, and blood components;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Nursing assessment and monitoring skills required for the infusion therapy acts to be performed;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Management of complications related to the infusion therapy and access devices; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Delivery devices;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Have documented evidence of clinical competency before independently:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Inserting infusion devices; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Managing the care of patients receiving infusion therapy;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Perform the infusion therapy acts on a frequent routine predictable basis in order to retain practice proficiency;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Be evaluated for continued clinical competency at planned periodic time intervals; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Obtain additional education on nursing assessment and monitoring when the patient population changes.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>