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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
SUBCHAPTER J - FOSTER CARE SERVICES: MEDICAL AND DENTAL
SECTION/RULE §749.1435 - What are the requirements for using a nasogastric tube?
Chapter Review Date 06/19/2024

(a) Only the following may insert a nasogastric tube:(1) A physician;(2) A licensed nurse according to a physician's written orders; or(3) A caregiver instructed by a licensed nurse according to a physician's written orders.(b) The caregiver must document each insertion in the child's record. The documentation for each insertion must include the:(1) Signature of the nurse or caregiver who inserted the tube; and(2) Date of the insertion.(c) The caregiver must follow the physician's written orders concerning the tube.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.1435 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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