State Regulation Resources for Utah
| Source | Type of Guidance
| Impact
| Guidance* |
Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing – Nursing
| | | No direct guidance is offered regarding the administration of moderate or deep sedation by Registered Nurses within the state of Utah.
|
Utah Administrative Code
| Rule R432-100. General Hospital Standards
(05/09)
| MDs,
DOs,
CRNAs,
RNs
| R432-100-15: Anesthesia Services (5-1-2009) - In a hospital setting, anesthesia care shall be provided by anesthesiologists, other qualified physicians, dentists, oral surgeons, or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) who are members of the medical staff within the scope of their practice and license.
- Anesthesia care includes IV sedation.
Read R432-100 |
Utah Administrative Code
| Rule R432-500. Freestanding Ambulatory
Surgical Center Rules
(03/10)
| | R432-500-20: Anesthesiology Services (3-1-2010) - In freestanding ambulatory surgical centers, anesthesia services may only be provided by qualified anesthetists, defined as an anesthesiologist, another qualified physician, oral surgeon, or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
- Anesthesia services include IV sedation.
Read R432-500 |
| Other State Resources |
Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing – Nursing
Utah Nurse Practice Act
Utah Nurse Practice Act Rules
Utah Nurses Association
Utah Division of Occupational and Professional LIcensing - Physicians and Surgeons
Utah Division of Occupational and Professional LIcensing - Osteopathy
Utah Association of Nurse Anesthetists |
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*This page last updated March 20, 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 Utah 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.