Risk Management

Fluorescein Angiography

February 9, 2022

Dear OMIC Insureds:

Our Risk Management Hotline periodically receives calls from insureds regarding who may perform fluorescein angiography. State laws vary as to who may perform venipuncture and administer intravenous (IV) fluorescein dye. In some states unlicensed personnel are allowed to perform venipuncture after completing specific training and certification, while other states allow only licensed personnel, such as registered nurses, to administer fluorescein.

Determine the laws governing venipuncture and the administration of IV fluorescein by contacting your state’s medical society, medical board, and nursing board. If the law does not specify who may perform these tasks, seek the advice of your practice attorney. Make patient safety a priority. Train and certify staff members, and include these tasks in their job descriptions.

Read more about delegation of tasks, management of complications, and informed consent by clicking on this link: Fluorescein Angiography Recommendations and Consent.

If you have questions, contact us for confidential risk management advice at riskmanagement@omic.com or call us at 1-800-562-6642 and enter 4 for Risk Management.

Sincerely,

Linda D. Harrison, PhD
Vice President, OMIC Risk Management

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