Regulation .08 Non-Physician's Responsibility.
Regulation .08 Non-Physician's Responsibility.LinkCopy Citation
A.
A physician who delegates or assigns a cosmetic medical procedure or the use of a cosmetic medical device to a non-physician or who supervises a non-physician performing these functions shall assure that the non-physician complies with this regulation.
B.
A non-physician may not use a cosmetic medical device or perform a cosmetic medical procedure unless the individual has received:
(1)
The training described in Regulation .07 of this chapter; and
(2)
Any training required by that individual's health occupations board.
C.
A non-physician shall:
(1)
Review and follow the written protocol with respect to a cosmetic medical procedure;
(2)
Verify that the physician has assessed the patient and given written treatment instructions for the procedure;
(3)
Discuss the procedure with the patient to ensure that the patient:
(a)
Is aware that the treatment will be provided by a non-physician; and
(b)
Has given consent in writing to treatment by a non-physician;
(4)
Notify the delegating physician about any adverse events or complications before the patient leaves the site;
(5)
Document all relevant details of the procedure in the patient's chart, including any adverse events and complications; and
(6)
Satisfy any requirements imposed by the licensing board of the non-physician.