4.__Situations that require direct evaluation or immediate referral.__Situations that require direct evaluation by or immediate referral to a cardiologist.

§435.__Limitations

A cardiovascular invasive specialist may not:

1.__Perform unapproved task.__Perform a task that has not been listed and approved on the practice protocols pursuant to section 434 currently on file with the hospital; or

2.__Prescribe drugs.__Prescribe drugs, medications or devices of any kind.

§436.__Identification required

A cardiovascular invasive specialist must be clearly identified to ensure that the cardiovascular invasive specialist is not mistaken for or misrepresented as a physician.__A cardiovascular invasive specialist shall wear a clearly legible identification badge at least one inch by 3 inches in size bearing the cardiovascular invasive specialist's name and the words "Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist."__Patients in hospitals utilizing cardiovascular invasive specialists must be informed if a cardiovascular invasive specialist will be involved in their cardiac care.

§437.__Rules

The Department of Health and Human Services shall adopt rules necessary to ensure implementation of this chapter.__Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.

SUMMARY

This bill enacts laws governing registered cardiovascular invasive specialists. The bill requires cardiovascular invasive specialists to work within written practice protocols and under the supervision of a cardiologist. The bill lists functions and duties that a cardiovascular invasive specialist may and may not perform. The bill requires that a cardiovascular invasive specialist wear an identification badge that clearly identifies the cardiovascular invasive specialist as such.