Connecticut General Statutes Title 19A. Public Health and Well-Being § 19a-122e. Administration of fluids or medications intravenously by an advanced practice nurse or registered nurse providing hospice care

(1) “Advanced practice registered nurse” means an advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 378;

(2) “Registered nurse” means a registered nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 378;

(3) “Hospice care program” means a program to provide hospice services operated by an organization licensed by the Department of Public Health to provide hospice home care services pursuant to section 19a-122b;

(4) “Supervision” means the overseeing of the work of a registered nurse through the continuous availability of direct communication between the registered nurse and a licensed physician;

(5) “Physician” means a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 370;

(6) “Infusion” means the administration of intravenous fluid or medication given over a period of time; and

(7) “Intravenous push” means the administration of intravenous medication rapidly through an injection with a syringe in the intravenous line.