Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B9-12.003 - Aspects of Intravenous Therapy Outside the Scope of Practice of the LPN

(1) Unless under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or health care practitioner (as defined in Rule 64B9-12.002, F.A.C.), an IV certified LPN, (one who meets the qualifications set forth in Rule 64B9-12.005(1), F.A.C.), shall not perform the following:

(a) Initiation of blood and blood products;

(b) Initiation or administration of cancer chemotherapy;

(c) Initiation of plasma expanders;

(d) Initiation or administration of investigational drugs;

(2) Although this rule limits the scope of an IV certified licensed practical nurse practice, it is appropriate for an IV certified licensed practical nurses to care for patients receiving such therapy.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B9-12.003

Rulemaking Authority 464.006 FS. Law Implemented 464.003(18) FS.

New 1-16-91, Formerly 21O-21.003, 61F7-12.003, 59S-12.003, Amended 4-9-98, Amended by Florida Register Volume 49, Number 129, July 5, 2023 effective 7/20/2023.