Ill. Admin. Code tit. 68, § 1485.40 - Supervision
a) As stated in
Section 10 of the Act, all registered surgical assistants and registered
surgical technologists shall perform duties only under direct
supervision.
b) "Direct
supervision" means supervision by an operating physician, licensed podiatrist,
or licensed dentist who is physically present and who personally directs
delegated acts and remains available to personally respond to an emergency
until the patient is released from the operating room. A registered
professional nurse may also provide direct supervision within the scope of his
or her license. A registered surgical assistant or registered surgical
technologist shall perform duties as assigned. (Section 10 of the
Act)
Notes
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