State Regulation Resources for Florida
| Source | Type of Guidance
| Impact
| Guidance* |
Florida State Board of Nursing
| | | No direct guidance is offered by the Board of Nursing regarding the administration of moderate or deep sedation by Registered Nurses (RNs) within the state of Florida.
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| Florida Department of Health – Division of Medical Quality Assurance | Frequently Asked Questions
| MDs, RNs,
CRNAs,
AAs | Office Based Surgery
Q. Who is allowed to provide anesthesia?
A. The surgeon must be assisted by a qualified anesthesia provider. Licensed health care personnel, such as a physician/anesthesiologist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Physician Assistant (PA), Anesthesiology Assistant (AA) or Registered Nurse (RN) qualified by training in anesthesiology, may assist the surgeon. You may also review Rules 64B8-9.009(4)(b)4. and 64B8-9.009(6)(b)4., F.A.C. for more information.
Read the Division of Medical Quality Assurance FAQs
(No document date provided. Date Accessed: 7/14/09)
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Florida Department of Health
| Florida Administrative Code
(03/10)
| MDs, RNs,
CRNAs | F.A.C. Rule 64B8-9.009: Standard of Care for Office Surgery (03-25-2010) 4. Assistance of Other Personnel Required. The surgeon must be assisted by a qualified anesthesia provider as follows: - An Anesthesiologist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesist, or Physician Assistant , or
- A registered nurse if the surgeon is ACLS certified.
Read F.A.C. Rule 64B8-9.009
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Other State Resources
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Florida State Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing Related Statutes and Rules
Florida Administrative Code Board of Nursing Rules
Forida Nurses Association
Florida Board of Medicine
Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists |
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*This page last updated March 15, 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 Florida 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.