Expands duties for licensed practical nurses and patient care technicians at dialysis centers.
Expands the duties of licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and patient care technicians (PCTs) at dialysis centers. LPNs can now perform pre- and post-dialysis assessments that do not require intervention from a registered professional nurse. PCTs can administer saline and heparin under direct supervision. The Commissioner of Health must adopt rules and regulations consistent with these changes.
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