Md. Code Regs. 10.27.10.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.27.10.04 - Prohibited Acts

The LPN may not:

A. Perform nursing triage;

B. Perform the responsibilities of, or serve in the role of, the circulating nurse in the intraoperative phase of surgery including, but not limited to:

(1) Assessing the client in the intraoperative phase of surgery to identify emerging client situations which would require anticipating and responding to the needs of the:

(a) Client;

(b) Anesthesiologist; and

(c) Surgical team;

(2) Administering or transporting to the surgical field medications, infusates, or solutions that may be required by the anesthesia or surgical team during the course of the intraoperative procedure;

(3) Gathering needed equipment and anticipating resuscitation efforts during the intraoperative phase;

(4) Collaborating with other members of the surgical team for ongoing assessment and planning for the client's postoperative care; and

(5) Documenting completely, timely, and accurately on appropriate records;

C. Perform the comprehensive nursing assessment;

D. Serve as the case manager for client care;

E. Supervise the nursing practice of RNs and other LPNs; and

F. Analyze client data in order to determine client outcome identification and formulation of a nursing diagnosis.

Md. Code Regs. 10.27.10.04

Regulations .04 adopted effective May 2, 2011 (38:9 Md. R. 553)