The bill amends sections 4773.10, 4774.08, and 4774.10 of the Revised Code and enacts new sections 4723.37, 4773.062, and 4774.101, focusing on the supervision of contrast administration for imaging by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and radiologic technologists. It establishes that these professionals may administer contrast only under the direct or general supervision of a physician. The bill defines the terms of supervision, clarifying that direct supervision requires the physician to be present at the location, while general supervision allows the physician to be readily available for consultation without being physically present. Additionally, it mandates that a qualified health care provider must be present during contrast administration to assist in case of adverse reactions.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the qualifications required for health care providers assisting during contrast administration, including training in recognizing adverse reactions and the ability to provide medical intervention. It also specifies that when a radiologist assistant administers contrast media, the supervising radiologist must provide either on-site or remote supervision, with similar requirements for the presence of a qualified health care provider. The existing sections 4773.10, 4774.08, and 4774.10 are repealed, streamlining the regulations surrounding contrast administration in imaging practices.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4773.10, 4774.08, 4774.10