Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 480 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 480-17 - ISSUANCE OF INTRAVENOUS MAINTENANCE DRUGS TO REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSES EMPLOYED OR CONTRACTED BY A HOME HEALTH AGENCY
Rule 480-17-.01 - Purpose
According to O.C.G.A. 16-13-72(4.2), a registered professional nurse licensed under O.C.G.A. 43-26-6who is employed or contracted by a licensed home health agency may possess sterile saline, sterile water and diluted heparin for use as intravenous maintenance for use in a home health setting, and such nurse may administer such items to patients of the home health agency upon the order of a licensed physician. The State Board of Pharmacy shall be authorized to adopt regulations governing the storage, quantity, use and administration of such items; provided however, nothing in this paragraph or in such regulations shall be construed to restrict any authority of nurses existing under other provisions of the law.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 16-13-72(4.2), 26-4-27.