RA No. 9173, otherwise known as “Philippines Nursing Act of
2002”, states that the administration of parenteral injection is included in
the scope of nursing practice.
ANSAP believes that the certification of Registered Nurses
for IV Therapy should be continues for the several reasons, paramount of which
is safe nursing practice. Novice nurse is a BSN graduate who has a current PRC
license and he is able to perform basic procedures.
ANSAP believes that nurse who practice IV Therapy nursing
are only those registered nurses who had been adequately trained and have
completed the training requirements of the IV Therapy Program are Certified IV
Therapy Nurse.
The ANSAP Nursing Standard of intravenous practice is
conceptualized to serve as a guide for those who are and will be practicing IV
Therapy. Safe and Quality Nursing care to patients is primary responsibility of
nurses.
The Framework IV Therapy Training is graphically presented
on page iv. It is a continues process in which every nurse shall start as a
novice nurse in IV Therapy and proceeds to training for the following: a) ANSAP
Standards for IV Therapy, b) Implementation of Standards in Infusion of Care,
c) Procedure/Demonstration and, e) Completion of the requirements under the
ANSAP standards. As a result, he/she must Certified as IV Therapy Nurse.
IV Therapy Standard Requirements
A. Entrance
Requirements
1. Must be a registered nurse with a current license from
the PRC or certified Board rating for new nurses.
- Certificate of Nursing Board Rating from the PRC is considered pending on the release of the PRC license for those who will be issued the first IVT card.
B. Completion
Requirements
1. Attendance 3-day
Basic IV Therapy training program approved by ANSAP.
2. Completion of
3+3+2 requirements:
- Three (3) successful peripheral IV cannulation to patients.
- Three (3) administration of IV medication to patients.
- Two (2) administrations of blood or blood components to patients.
3. Submission of
completed requirements within (3) months from date of IVT training, otherwise
the 3-day Basic IV Therapy program shall be repeated.
C.
Renewal/Revalidation of IV Therapy Nurse Card
1. IV Therapy card
is renewable every three (3) years within birth month.
2. Completion of
ANSAP approved IV related updates equivalent to 24 units is the requirements
for the renewal of IVT card.
3. Renewal of
expired IVT card is subject to the following conditions:
- Completion of 24-units Therapy Updates and Require fee within the year of expiry date.
- Completion of 3-day Basic IV Therapy Program and required fee beyond the expiry date.
4. Requirements for
Renewal of IVT card:
- Original IVT Card
- Original and photocopy of certificates of attendance of IVT Therapy Updates which are equivalent to 24hrs/ceu as approved by ANSAP Healthcare institute
- Two(2) recent 2X2 pictures (light green background)
- Original and photocopy of current PRC license
- Payment of required fees
D. Requirements of
Replacement of Lost IV Therapy Card
The lost IVT card shall be replaced by the National ANSAP
office upon submission of the following:
1. Original and
photocopy of Certificate of attendance of the 3-day basic IV Therapy Training
2. Original and
Photocopy of Certificate of Training from ANSAP
3. Notarized
affidavit of loss
4. Two (2) recent
2x2 pictures with light green background.
5. Processing fee
E. Grounds for
Cancellation of the IV Therapy card
1. The following
Gave Offenses shall incur the penalty of six (6) months suspension and fine or
cancellation of accreditation, upon the discretion of ANSAP board:
A. Dishonest
B. Grave Misconduct
C. Falsification of
Documents
D. Disgraceful or
Unpleasant Conduct
E. Gross Violation
of Nursing Law and ANSAP IVT standards
IVT Requirements
A. Hospitals
offering IV Therapy Training Program/ Related Updates
1. The Hospitals
which Offers IVT Therapy Training Program and IVT Related Updates shall comply
with the following requirements:
a. Must have a
capacity of at least fifty (50) bed capacity
b. Must have Chief
Nurse/Director of Nursing, who should:
- Be active member of ANSAP
- Be certified in IVT Training for Trainers by ANSAP
- Have Complied with R.A. 9173
c. Must have twelve
(12) ANSAP Certified Preceptors
d. Curriculum vitae
of Chief Nurse/Trainer with 2x2 picture
- Photocopy of current PRC license
- Photocopy of Trainer’s Card
- Photocopy of ANSAP Membership Card
- Three (3) specimen signature
e. Curriculum vitae
of your Preceptors with 2x2 pictures
- photocopy of their current PRC license
- photocopy of their Preceptor’s card
- photocopy of ANSAP Membership Card
- three (3) specimen signature
f. Affidavit of
Undertaking (IVT form 01 s.09)
2. After complying
with the above requirements, and upon favorable recommendations of ANSAP Health
Institute, ANSAP shall issue to the hospital a certificate of Accreditation
containing the same and control number of the IV Therapy card number of its IV
Trainer.
3. Certificate of
Accreditation of the Hospital is valid in one (1) year and renewable one (1)
month before its expiration. It is non-transferable. Its renewal requires the
submission of application with attached payment of required fees to ANSAP
Institute.
4. In the event
that the certified IV Therapy Nurse Trainer resigns or transfer, the hospital
may continue the program/IVT related update, provided it has another ANSAP
certified IV Therapy nurse trainer. The Chief Nurse and IV Therapy Nurse
Trainer shall thereafter apply to take his/her place.
