30 Miss. Code. R. 2860-2.2 - Prohibited Functions of the CCHT

The CCHT shall not:

A. Take orders for dialysis treatments;

B. Alter dialysis orders as prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner;

C. Determine or regulate the dosage of heparin;

D. Perform hemodialysis in the home setting;

E. Perform any function or service for clients for which a nursing license is required under Miss. Code Ann. Section 73-15-1 et seq. and the Mississippi Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations;

F. Initiate or discontinue treatment via central lines;

G. Initiate, regulate, monitor, provide care related to, or discontinue hemodialysis via any dual lumen catheter (temporary or permanent) regardless of placement;

H. Administer medications by any route except those agents addressed in Part 2860, Chapter 2, Rule 2.1 of these rules;

I. Administer blood, blood components, plasma, plasma expanders, hypertonic solutions or other intravenous solutions except those agents in Part 2860, Chapter 2, of these rules;

J. Perform dialysis treatments when not under the direct supervision of a RN.

K. Function in supervisory capacity; or

L. Delegate care or portions of care to others.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2860-2.2

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 and § 73-15-101 (1972, as amended).