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CT HB07174
Bill
Status
Passed
7/11/2017
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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AI Summary
- Allows certified phlebotomists at hospitals to flush peripheral intravenous lines using prepackaged normal saline in single-use pre-filled syringes
- Phlebotomists must maintain current certification from American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, National Center for Competency Testing, National Phlebotomy Association, National Healthcareer Association, or American Medical Technologists
- Requires hospitals to develop and maintain a written protocol for saline flushing that includes supervision levels, training requirements, aseptic technique education, and infection control standards; protocol must be kept on file for at least two years
- Clarifies that flushing a peripheral IV with prepackaged normal saline does not constitute medication administration
- Requires phlebotomists performing this procedure to be responsible for blood drawing and trained under the hospital's approved protocol
- Effective October 1, 2017
Legislative Description
An Act Allowing Certain Hospital Personnel To Administer A Saline Flush To An Intravenous Line.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
7/11/2017
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/23/2017
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