State Regulation Resources for Hawaii
SourceType of GuidanceImpact Guidance*
Hawaii State Board of Nursing

 

 No direct guidance is offered by the State Board of Nursing regarding the administration of moderate or deep sedation by Registered Nurses within the state of Hawaii.
Hawaii Department of Health -
Office of Health Care Assurance
Hawaii Administrative Rules - Title 11
(03/86)
MDs, DOs, RNs,
CRNAs

Chapter 95:  Freestanding Surgical Outpatient Facilities
Anesthesia -
Page 7 (3/3/86)

General, local, or regional anesthesia shall be administered to patients only by a certified registered nurse anesthetist or by a qualified physician. The anesthesia shall be administered only under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Read HAR 11-95-6 (Page 7)
 

Other State Resources
Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs Nurse Licensing Area
Hawaii Nursing Board Statutes / Rules 
Hawaii Revised Statutes - HRS Chapter 457 Nurses 
Hawaii Administrative Rules - HAR 89 Nurses
Hawaii Nurses Association
Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs Medical Licensing Area
Hawaii Association of Nurse Anesthetists
 

*This page last updated March 4, 2010.  The summaries, links and other materials provided on this page are for informational purposes only, may not be comprehensive or applicable to your situation, and nothing on this website constitutes medical, nursing or legal advice.  Other rules or regulations may apply.  Please consult a lawyer to determine compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.  Please consult the Hawaii State Board of Nursing or other appropriate medical professionals or administrators before administering anesthetic or sedative products, to determine proper conduct in your particular situation, to assess currentness of regulations, and to comply with individual facility guidelines and policies.