Sec. 19a-903b. Hospital designation of health care providers and technologists to perform oxygen-related patient care activities. Training. Competency testing. Exception.
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A hospital, as defined in section 19a-490b , may designate any licensed health care provider and any certified ultrasound or nuclear medicine, or polysomnographic technologist to perform the following oxygen-related patient care activities in a hospital:
(1)Connecting or disconnecting oxygen supply;
(2)transporting a portable oxygen source;
(3)connecting, disconnecting or adjusting the mask, tubes and other patient oxygen delivery apparatus; and
(4)adjusting the rate or flow of oxygen consistent with a medical order. Such provider or technologist may perform such activities only to the extent permitted by hospital policies and procedures, including bylaws, rules and regulations applicable to the medical staff. A hospital shall document that each person designated to perform oxygen-related patient care activities has been properly trained, either through such person's professional education or through training provided by the hospital. In addition, a hospital shall require that such person satisfy annual competency testing. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a hospital from designating persons who are authorized to transport a patient with a portable oxygen source. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any type of ventilator, continuous positive airway pressure or bi-level positive airway pressure units or any other noninvasive positive pressure ventilation.