Ohio Code § 4723.181
Ohio Code § 4723.181. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 4723.181.
(A) A licensed practical nurse may perform on any person any of the intravenous therapy
procedures specified in division (B) of this section if both of the following apply: (1) The licensed practical nurse acts at the direction of a registered nurse or a physician,
physician assistant, dentist, optometrist, or podiatrist who is authorized to practice
in this state and the registered nurse, physician, physician assistant, dentist, optometrist,
or podiatrist is on the premises where the procedure is to be performed or accessible
by some form of telecommunication. (2) The licensed practical nurse can demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to
perform the procedure safely. (B) The intravenous therapy procedures that a licensed practical nurse may perform pursuant
to division (A) of this section are limited to the following: (1) Verification of the type of peripheral intravenous solution being administered; (2) Examination of a peripheral infusion site and the extremity for possible infiltration; (3) Regulation of a peripheral intravenous infusion according to the prescribed flow
rate; (4) Discontinuation of a peripheral intravenous device at the appropriate time; (5) Performance of routine dressing changes at the insertion site of a peripheral venous
or arterial infusion, peripherally inserted central catheter infusion, or central
venous pressure subclavian infusion.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4723.181
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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