Maryland Code, Health Occupations § 8-513

(b)(1) A nurse anesthetist may perform the following functions:

(2) A nurse anesthetist has the right and obligation to refuse to perform a delegated act if in the nurse anesthetist's judgment, the act is:

(3) Paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be construed to authorize a nurse anesthetist to:

(4) A nurse anesthetist may prescribe drugs under paragraph (1) of this subsection:

(1) An anesthesiologist, a licensed physician, or a dentist shall be physically available to the nurse anesthetist for consultation at all times during the administration of, and recovery from, anesthesia;

(2) An anesthesiologist shall be available for consultation to the nurse anesthetist for other aspects of the practice of nurse anesthesia; and

(3) If an anesthesiologist is not available, a licensed physician or dentist shall be available to provide this type of consultation.

(1) Performs a thorough and complete preanesthetic assessment;

(2) Obtains informed consent for the planned anesthetic intervention from the patient or an individual responsible for the patient; and

(3) Formulates a patient-specific plan for anesthesia care.

(1) Implement and adjust an anesthesia care plan as needed to adapt to the patient's response to the anesthesia;

(2) Monitor a patient's physiologic condition for untoward identifiable reactions and initiate appropriate corrective actions as required;

(3) Enter prompt, complete, and accurate documentation of pertinent information on a patient's record;

(4) Transfer responsibility for care of a patient to other qualified providers in a manner that ensures continuity of care and patient safety;

(5) Ensure that appropriate safety precautions are taken to minimize the risks of fire, explosion, electrical shock, and equipment malfunction;

(6) Maintain appropriate infection control standards;

(7) Evaluate anesthesia care to ensure its quality;

(8) Maintain continual competence in anesthesia practice; and

(9) Respect and maintain the basic rights of patients.