OH HB479

Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, radiographers, radiation therapy technologists, and nuclear medicine technologists may administer contrast for imaging under either direct supervision (physician on-site) or general supervision (physician readily available remotely) of a physician

When general or remote supervision is used, a qualified health care provider must be physically present at the contrast administration location to assist with any adverse reactions or emergencies

Qualified on-site providers must meet institution-set competency standards for recognizing contrast reactions, be certified in basic life support, and be authorized to administer prescription drugs to treat reactions either independently or under standing orders

Radiologist assistants may administer contrast media under either on-site or remote supervision from a supervising radiologist, with the same requirement for a qualified provider to be present during remote supervision

All contrast administration and adverse event response must follow definitive treatment guidelines approved by the institution's clinical leadership, including the medical director and director of radiology