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Can a non-nurse or non IV certified LPN engage in the practice of IV therapy in a physicians office?

April 26, 2017certified engage IV LPN non-nurse Office physician Practice therapy

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Can a non-nurse or non IV certified LPN engage in the practice of IV therapy in a physicians office?

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A. Yes. The Healing Arts Act allows physicians to delegate the practice of medicine to anyone the physician deems qualified. Qualified could mean by education, licensure, or on the job training. When a physician delegates it must be appropriate (ie; a specific task for a specific patient).