State Regulation Resources for Delaware
| Source | Type of Guidance | Impact | Guidance* |
Delaware Board of Nursing
| Board of Nursing Position Statements
(03/95)
| RNs | It is within the scope of practice of a registered nurse to manage the care of patients receiving IV conscious sedation during therapeutic, diagnostic, or surgical procedures when certain specific criteria are met. Refer to the Board of Nursing Position Statement directly for the full list of criteria and guidelines that must be met for a registered nurse to manage patients receiving conscious sedation medications. (03-1995) |
| Delaware General Assembly | Delaware’s Administrative Code: Health & Social Services | MDs, DOs,
RNs, CRNAs | Title 16, DAC, 4405 (10): Free Standing Surgical Centers – Administration of Anesthesia – Page 7 - The anesthesia services must be under the direction of a Board Certified or Board eligible anesthesiologist if general anesthesia is to be used or anesthesia other than local procedures.
- In cases where other than local anesthesia is employed the anesthetic must be administered by only:
- A qualified anesthesiologist; or
- A physician qualified to administer anesthesia; or
- A certified nurse anesthetist (CRNA)
- In those cases where a non-physician administers the anesthesia, the anesthetist must be under the supervision of the operating physician.
Read Title 16, DAC, 4405 |
Other State Resources
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Delaware Board of Nursing
Delaware Nurse Practice Act
Delaware Board of Nursing Position Statements/Guidelines
Delaware Nurses Association
Delaware Board of Medical Practice
Delaware Association of Nurse Anesthetists
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*This page last updated February 2, 2010. The summaries, links and other materials provided on this page are for informational purposes only, may not be comprehensive or applicable to your situation, and nothing on this website constitutes medical, nursing or legal advice. Other rules or regulations may apply. Please consult a lawyer to determine compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Please consult the Delaware State Board of Nursing or other appropriate medical professionals or administrators before administering anesthetic or sedative products, to determine proper conduct in your particular situation, to assess currentness of regulations, and to comply with individual facility guidelines and policies.