Ohio Code 4723.489 – Delegated authority to administer drugs
A person not otherwise authorized to administer drugs may administer a drug to a specified patient if all of the following conditions are met:
Terms Used In Ohio Code 4723.489
- Advanced practice registered nurse: means an individual who holds a current, valid license issued under this chapter that authorizes the practice of nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse and is designated as any of the following:
(1) A certified registered nurse anesthetist;
(2) A clinical nurse specialist;
(3) A certified nurse-midwife;
(4) A certified nurse practitioner. See Ohio Code 4723.01
- Certified nurse practitioner: means an advanced practice registered nurse who holds a current, valid license issued under this chapter and is designated as a certified nurse practitioner in accordance with section 4723. See Ohio Code 4723.01
- Certified nurse-midwife: means an advanced practice registered nurse who holds a current, valid license issued under this chapter and is designated as a certified nurse-midwife in accordance with section 4723. See Ohio Code 4723.01
- Clinical nurse specialist: means an advanced practice registered nurse who holds a current, valid license issued under this chapter and is designated as a clinical nurse specialist in accordance with section 4723. See Ohio Code 4723.01
- Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Registered nurse: means an individual who holds a current, valid license issued under this chapter that authorizes the practice of nursing as a registered nurse. See Ohio Code 4723.01
(A) The authority to administer the drug is delegated to the person by an advanced practice registered nurse who is a clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse-midwife, or certified nurse practitioner and holds a l icense issued under section 4 723.42 of the Revised Code.
(B) The drug is not listed in the formulary established in rules adopted under section 4723.50 of the Revised Code, is not a controlled substance, and is not to be administered intravenously.
(C) The drug is to be administered at a location other than a hospital inpatient care unit, as defined in section 3727.50 of the Revised Code; a hospital emergency department or a freestanding emergency department; or an ambulatory surgical facility, as defined in section 3702.30 of the Revised Code.
(D) The person has successfully completed education based on a recognized body of knowledge concerning drug administration and demonstrates to the person’s employer the knowledge, skills, and ability to administer the drug safely.
(E) The person’s employer has given the advanced practice registered nurse access to documentation, in written or electronic form, showing that the person has met the conditions specified in division (D) of this section.
(F) The advanced practice registered nurse is physically present at the location where the drug is administered.