Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 20 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
Division 2200 - State Board of Nursing
Chapter 6 - Intravenous Infusion Treatment Administration
Section 20 CSR 2200-6.050 - Approval Process for a Venous Access and Intravenous Infusion Treatment Modalities Course

Universal Citation: 20 MO Code of State Regs 2200-6.050

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024

PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the approval process for a course provider to establish, maintain, and discontinue a course of instruction for qualified practical nurse participants to become IV-Certified in the state of Missouri.

(1) To obtain initial approval of a venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities course, the course provider shall submit a written proposal to the board.

(A) The proposal shall be written by and bear the original signature of a registered professional nurse who holds a current undisciplined license or temporary permit to practice as a registered professional nurse in Missouri.

(B) The proposal shall contain the following:
1. Name of course provider;

2. Course objectives;

3. Curriculum to be utilized including the method(s) of delivery and the number of classroom and clinical hours;

4. Faculty qualifications;

5. Name of designated course coordinator;

6. Description and location of classroom and clinical facilities to be utilized;

7. Copies of the agreement with the clinical facilities to be utilized;

8. Maximum faculty to student ratio in the clinical component;

9. Methods of participant evaluation used including final examination;

10. Qualifications/requirements of course participants;

11. Policy delineating successful completion of the course; and

12. Policy regarding records to be maintained.

(C) The board shall review the proposal and issue a letter to the course provider stating whether the program has been approved or denied. If the program is denied approval, the board shall state the specific reasons for its denial.

(2) Requirements for Maintaining Course Approval.

(A) The provider of an approved course shall comply with any subsequent changes in this rule beginning with the first course participants following the effective date of the rule change. The course provider shall submit a written report to the board specifying the manner in which it will comply with the rule change(s). The board shall approve the submitted report prior to the entrance of the next course participants.

(B) The course provider shall notify the board in writing of all changes in information that was submitted in its approved proposal. Changes shall be approved by the board prior to implementation.

(C) The course provider shall keep the board current as to the names of faculty and clinical facilities utilized.

(D) The course provider shall submit an annual report to the board using the form provided by the board. Failure to submit the annual report will be cause for the board to withdraw its approval of the course.

(E) The board maintains the authority to randomly audit course providers for compliance with the requirements as stated in this chapter. This includes review of records on-site.

(3) Discontinuing an Approved Course.

(A) To discontinue an approved course, a letter bearing the signature of the course coordinator shall be submitted to the board stating:
1. The date after which the provider will no longer offer the approved course; and

2. The name and address of the custodian for the records required to be maintained for a five (5)-year period.

(B) The board shall issue a letter to the course provider confirming that the course has officially been discontinued.

(C) If a course provider desires to reestablish an approved venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities course after a course has been officially discontinued, a new proposal shall be submitted as required by section (1).

*Original authority 335.017, RSMo 1985; 335.036, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1985, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2011 .

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