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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER J - CHILD CARE
SECTION/RULE §748.1709 - What are the requirements for using a nasogastric tube to feed a child?
Chapter Review Date 04/17/2024

(a) Only the following may insert a nasogastric tube:(1) A physician; or(2) A registered nurse according to a physician's written orders.(b) You must document each insertion in the child's record. The documentation for each insertion must include the:(1) Signature of the nurse who inserted the tube; and(2) Date of the insertion.(c) You must follow the physician's written orders concerning the tube.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.1709 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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