Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-827 - Medical assistants
MEDICAL ASSISTANT CREDENTIALS
Section 246-827-0520 - Conditions for performing hemodialysis
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-827-0520
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) A medical assistant-hemodialysis technician trained by a federally approved end-stage renal disease facility may perform the following dialysis tasks:
(a)
Venipuncture for blood withdrawal;
(b) Administration of oxygen as necessary by
cannula or mask;
(c) Venipuncture
for placement of fistula needles;
(d) Connection to vascular catheter for
hemodialysis;
(e) Intravenous
administration of heparin and sodium chloride solutions as an integral part of
dialysis treatment;
(f)
Intradermal, subcutaneous or topical administration of local anesthetics in
conjunction with placement of fistula needles; and
(g) Intraperitoneal administration of sterile
electrolyte solutions and heparin for peritoneal dialysis.
(2) A medical assistant-hemodialysis technician may perform the dialysis tasks described in subsection (1) of this section, under the following supervision:
(a)
In a renal dialysis center under immediate supervision of a registered nurse;
or
(b) In the patient's home if a
physician and a registered nurse are available for consultation during the
dialysis.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.360 RCW, RCW 43.70.280, and 2012 c 153 . 13-12-045, § 246-827-0520, filed 5/31/13, effective 7/1/13.
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