State Regulation Resources for Tennessee
| Source | Type of Guidance | Impact | Guidance* |
| Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
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Tennessee Department
of Health
| Rules -- Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities
(12/09)
| MDs, DOs, RNs,
CRNAs
| Chapter 1200-08-01: Standards for Hospitals (12-2009; effective through 04-07-2010)
1200-08-01-.07 Optional Hospital Services (Page 36)
(2) Anesthesia Services. The organization of anesthesia services must be appropriate to the scope of the services offered. Anesthesia must be administered only by: - A qualified anesthesiologist;
- A doctor of medicine or osteopathy (other than an anesthesiologist);
- A dentist, oral surgeon, or podiatrist who is qualified to administer anesthesia under State law;
- A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA); or
- A graduate registered nurse anesthetist under the supervision of an anesthesiologist who is immediately available if needed
Read Chapter 1200-08-01 |
State of Tennessee Rules and Regulations
| Rules -- Department of Health Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities
(12/09)
| MDs, DOs, RNs,
CRNAs | Chapter 1200-08-10: Standards for Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Centers
(12-2009; effective through 04-07-2010) – Page 20 1200-08-10-.06 Basic Services
(2) Anesthesiology Services. Anesthesia shall be administered by: - A qualified anesthesiologist;
- A doctor of medicine or osteopathy (other than an anesthesiologist);
- A dentist, oral surgeon, or podiatrist who is qualified to administer anesthesia under State law;
- A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA); or
- A graduate registered nurse anesthetist under the supervision of an anesthesiologist who is immediately available if needed
Read Chapter 1200-08-10 |
State of Tennessee Rules and Regulations
| Rules - Board
of Medical
Examiners
(12/09)
| MDs, DOs, RNs,
CRNAs | Chapter 0880-02: General Rules And Regulations Governing
the Practice Of Medicine
(12-2009) – Page 80
0880-02-.21 Office Based Surgery
10. Assistance of Other Personnel Required. An anesthesiologist or certified registered nurse anesthetist licensed pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 7 and practicing within the lawful scope of that license, must administer the general or regional anesthesia. The anesthesia provider cannot function in any other capacity during the procedure and shall be physically present with the patient at all times during the intra-operative period.
Read Chapter 0880-02
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Other State Resources
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Tennessee Board of Nursing
Tennessee Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations
Tennessee Board of Nursing Policy Statements
Tennessee Board of Nursing Position Statements
Tennessee Nurses Association
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination
Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetists
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*This page last updated March 10, 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 Tennessee 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.