Ohio Code 4723.435 – Written policies regarding nurse anesthetists
(A) A written policy adopted by a health care facility as described in section 4723.434 of the Revised Code shall establish standards and procedures to be followed by certified registered nurse anesthetists when performing one or more of the following activities in the health care facility:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 4723.435
- Certified registered nurse anesthetist: means an advanced practice registered nurse who holds a current, valid license issued under this chapter and is designated as a certified registered nurse anesthetist in accordance with section 4723. See Ohio Code 4723.01
- Physician: means an individual authorized under Chapter 4731 of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery. See Ohio Code 4723.01
- Registered nurse: means an individual who holds a current, valid license issued under this chapter that authorizes the practice of nursing as a registered nurse. See Ohio Code 4723.01
(1) Selecting, ordering, and administering treatments, drugs, and intravenous fluids;
(2) Ordering diagnostic tests and evaluating those tests;
(3) Directing registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists to perform activities as described in division (A)(3) of section 4723.434 of the Revised Code.
(B) In adopting a policy, both of the following apply:
(1) The health care facility shall not authorize a certified registered nurse anesthetist to select, order, or administer any drug that a supervising physician, podiatrist, or dentist is not authorized to prescribe.
(2) The health care facility shall allow a supervising physician, podiatrist, or dentist to issue every order related to a patient’s anesthesia care.