South Carolina Code 40-47-1600. Proscribed activities; identification badges and notification of involvement in cardiac care
(1) perform a task which has not been listed and approved on the scope of the practice protocol currently on file with the facility;
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-47-1600
- Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist: means a cardiovascular invasive specialist who is currently registered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International, has graduated from an accredited program of Cardiovascular Invasive Technology and who working under the direct supervision of a cardiologist performs procedures on patients resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart disease. See South Carolina Code 40-47-1520
- Physician: means a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine licensed by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. See South Carolina Code 40-47-20
(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.