Central Line Delegation

 Nurse Delegation Requirements

• An RN, with a minimum of one year of dialysis experience, may delegate central line hemodialysis tasks to a certified dialysis technician, in a stable nursing situation, according to ARSD 20:48:04.02:10 and facility policy.
• The RN must provide direct supervision of the dialysis technician and be physically present in the immediate area where the client is being provided dialysis care. 

 Dialysis Technician Requirement

• A certified dialysis technician must complete a board-approved central line hemodialysis training program.

 Training Program Requirements

1. Central Line Training Program Application

2. Central Line Skills Lab Checklist & RN Observation Form

3. Direct Observation of Central Line Tasks Form

4. Annual Skills Performance Direct Observation Checklist Form

5. Administer Final Exam: the RN program instructor may contact the board office to request access to questions for use in developing an exam.