Section 69-11-005 - Execution Team Duties005.01 The Director (1) has the responsibility to obey orders of the Nebraska Supreme Court directing the enforcement of a sentence of death; (2) appoints and removes members of the Execution team at his or her discretion; (3) supervises, directs and maintains a record of the qualifications and training of the Execution Team pursuant to this protocol; (4) shall be physically present at the execution; (5) shall direct the administration of all substances to the prisoner in accordance with this protocol; (6) shall procure a health professional qualified to determine the death; (7) shall summon the county coroner upon determination of the death of the condemned inmate; and (8) shall certify the death of the condemned inmate to the appropriate court.005.02 The Warden, under the supervision of the Director, shall (1) assure that court ordered executions in Nebraska are conducted pursuant to this protocol; and (2) be physically present at the execution.005.03 The Public Information Officer, under the supervision of the Warden, shall (1) maintain a written record of activities related to this protocol beginning when the Escort Team delivers the condemned prisoner to the execution chamber; and (2) serve as the Director's communication liaison with representatives of the Nebraska Department of Justice.005.04 The Escort Team shall (1) deliver the condemned inmate to the execution chamber; (2) place and secure the condemned inmate on the table in the execution chamber; (3) exit the execution chamber; and (4) remain outside the execution chamber to respond to any inmate control issues that may arise until dismissed by the Director.005.05 The IV Team Leader shall (1) obtain and maintain appropriate materials and equipment to accomplish his or her responsibilities under this protocol; (2) at least 48 hours before the scheduled execution date examine the condemned inmate to determine appropriate locations for intravenous catheter placement and report the results of that examination to the Director; (3) if the Execution Team does not include a pharmacist or pharmaceutical chemist, deliver to the execution chamber the substance or substances and quantity determined by the Director under subsection 008 of this protocol for injection into the condemned inmate; (4) once the condemned inmate is secured by the Escort Team on the table in the execution chamber, establish a functioning intravenous line capable of administering the substance or substances into a vein of the condemned inmate; (5) establish a backup functioning intravenous line capable of administering the substance or substances into a vein of the condemned inmate; (6) test the viability of the intravenous sites with a low-pressure saline drip through intravenous tubing; (7) attach a heart monitor to the condemned inmate; (8) be prepared to correct any issues with respect to the intravenous line or condemned inmate's vascular system that might prevent or impede the injection of the lethal substances; (9) at the order of the Director, administer to the condemned inmate through the established intravenous line the substance or substances and quantity determined by the Director under subsection 008 of this protocol; (10) throughout the procedure, monitor the condemned inmate's level of consciousness and heart monitor readings; (11) remain at his or her post until dismissed by the Director; (12) dispose of any substances or equipment employed in meeting the requirements of this protocol after the inmate has been pronounced dead.005.06 The IV Team shall assist the IV Team Leader as directed and at least one IV Team member shall be prepared to assume the responsibilities of the IV Team Leader should the IV Team Leader become unable to perform his or her responsibilities.005.07 If the Execution Team includes a pharmacist or pharmaceutical chemist, such person shall deliver to the execution chamber the substance or substances and quantity determined by the Director under subsection 008 of this protocol for injection into the condemned inmate.69 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 11, § 005