To perform infusion therapy, the licensee shall:

1. A. Complete an infusion therapy program of study which contains didactic content and a clinical practicum consistent with the standards of practice established by the INS or other bodies approved by the Board that includes but is not limited to:

   1. (1) Infusion access devices;
   2. (2) Selected infusates, blood, and blood components;
   3. (3) Nursing assessment and monitoring skills required for the infusion therapy acts to be performed;
   4. (4) Management of complications related to the infusion therapy and access devices; and
   5. (5) Delivery devices;

2. B. Have documented evidence of clinical competency before independently:

   1. (1) Inserting infusion devices; or
   2. (2) Managing the care of patients receiving infusion therapy;
3. C. Perform the infusion therapy acts on a frequent routine predictable basis in order to retain practice proficiency;
4. D. Be evaluated for continued clinical competency at planned periodic time intervals; and
5. E. Obtain additional education on nursing assessment and monitoring when the patient population changes.

Authority: Health-General Article, §4-403; Health Occupations Article, §8-205; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: October 7, 1996 (23:20 Md. R. 1423)

Regulations .01—.04 repealed and new Regulations .01—.06 adopted effective November 15, 1999 (26:23 Md. R. 1777)

Regulation .02B amended effective October 27, 2003 (30:21 Md. R. 1529); July 2, 2018 (45:13 Md. R. 667)

Regulation .03 amended effective July 2, 2018 (45:13 Md. R. 667)

Regulation .04 amended effective July 2, 2018 (45:13 Md. R. 667); October 13, 2025 (52:10 Md. R. 1002)

Regulation .05 amended effective October 27, 2003 (30:21 Md. R. 1529)

Regulation .06B amended effective October 27, 2003 (30:21 Md. R. 1529)