1. (a) To protect consumers by providing evidence that the nurse meets all requirements to practice safely.
2. (b) To provide uniformity in development of standardized procedures.

The Board of Registered Nursing in conjunction with the Medical Board of California (see the regulations of the Medical Board of California, Article 9.5, Chapter 13, Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations) intends, by adopting the regulations contained in the article, to jointly promulgate guidelines for the development of standardized procedures to be used in organized health care systems which are subject to this rule. The purpose of these guidelines is:

Note: Authority cited: Section 2715, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 2725 and 2811.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New Article 7 (Sections 1470-1474, inclusive) filed 9-8-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 37).

2. Amendment filed 6-17-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 25).

3. Amendment of first paragraph filed 2-1-96; operative 3-2-96 (Register 96, No. 5).