South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 20:48 - NURSES
Chapter 20:48:04 - The practice of nursing
Section 20:48:04:11 - Scope and standards of nurse anesthetist practice - Use and supervision of radiography
A nurse anesthetist may order, interpret, and supervise radiographic procedures including fluoroscopy to initiate a patient-specific anesthesia or pain management plan of care. A nurse anesthetist shall utilize operators of radiation equipment in accordance with ^^ 44:03:01:14.01 through 44:03:01:14.03. All radiographic procedures must be performed in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and requirements of article 44:03.
Prior to use of fluoroscopy a nurse anesthetist shall complete an educational course that includes content in radiation physics, radiobioloqy. radiological safety and radiation management applicable to the use of fluoroscopy. The nurse anesthetist shall maintain documentation of completion of education and shall submit documentation to the Board upon request.
General Authority: SDCL 36-9-3.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-3.1.