I-8, r. 3 - Regulation respecting certain professional activities which may be engaged in by nursing assistants

Section 6 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

6. Nursing assistants may also perform the following professional activities:

(1)  check intravenous infusions and maintain the flow rate;

(2)  remove intravenous infusions if administered with a peripheral intravenous catheter measuring less than 7.5 cm;

(3)  remove a peripheral intravenous catheter measuring less than 7.5 cm.

In order to perform these professional activities, nursing assistants must meet the following conditions:

(1)  these professional activities are performed in a pediatric unit in a centre operated by an institution within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2) or the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons (chapter S-5);

(2)  the patient falls under a therapeutic nursing plan.

O.C. 418-2008, s. 6.