CA AB1069

Changes supervision requirement for radiologic technologists performing venipuncture from "direct supervision" to "general supervision," allowing physicians to supervise by telephone rather than requiring physical presence in the facility.

Maintains all existing training and competency requirements, including 10 hours of instruction and 10 supervised venipunctures on live humans before a technologist can perform the procedure.

Defines "general supervision" as direction by a licensed physician and surgeon who is either physically present in the facility or available by telephone to provide immediate medical intervention for adverse reactions.

Clarifies that general supervision applies only to venipuncture in upper extremities to administer contrast materials and does not authorize other procedures such as arterial puncture or central venous access.

States that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts since costs arise only from changes to crime definitions under the state's mandate reimbursement rules.