MEDICAL

Purposes and Definitions
851-052-0000
(1) Purposes of these rules:
(a) To implement the provisions of ORS 678.245 to 678.285 governing the licensing of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
(b) To establish standards for safe practice for the CRNA.
(c) To serve as a guide for the Board to evaluate CRNA practice.
(d) To define the scope of practice of the CRNA.
(2) Definitions as used in these rules:
(a) “Adjuvant drug” means medications not specifically classified as anesthetics that are auxiliary or necessary to maintain safe, effective patient care during the anesthesia plan.
(b) “Anesthesia plan” means a plan of intervention by a CRNA for services within the CRNA scope of practice (851-052-0010).
(c) “Anesthesiologist” means a physician who has completed a residency program in anesthesiology that meets or exceeds the standards adopted by the Board of Medical Examiners ORS 678.245(1)
(d) “Approved accrediting body” means a national organization with deemed status by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit nurse anesthesia programs, and recognized by the Oregon State Board of Nursing for purpose of identifying qualified nurse anesthesia educational programs.
(e) “Approved certifying body” means a national organization which engages in certification and/or recertification of nurse anesthetists and is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing for purpose of recognition of such certification.
(f) “Certified registered nurse anesthetist” means a registered nurse licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. ORS 678.245(2).
(g) “Collaboration” means a process involving two or more parties working together, each responsible for his or her own particular area of expertise.
(h) “Direct supervision” means the CRNA or anesthesiologist is physically present in the facility and available to intervene if necessary.
(i) “Graduate Registered Nurse Anesthetist (GRNA)” means an individual who has graduated from an accredited nurse anesthesia program, and is eligible to receive a limited Oregon license to practice within the CRNA scope of practice prior to attaining full certification, subject to the requirements of 851-052-0020(3) and (4).
(j) “National Certification Examination” means the examination given by an approved certifying body for purpose of determining eligibility for certification.
(k) “Nurse Anesthesia Student” means a student in good standing in a nurse anesthesia program accredited by an approved accrediting body.
(l) “Physician” means a doctor of medicine or osteopathy licensed in Oregon under ORS chapter 677.ORS 678.245(4)
Stat. Auth: 678.245, 678.285
Stats. Implemented: 678.245, 678.285

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