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(A) preparing, assessing, rotating, and labeling the site;

(B) necessary and appropriate flushing procedures; and

(C) using sterile equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines;

(3) using dietitian services when a patient requires enteral or parenteral nutrition;

(4) identifying preparations that can be administered at home;

(5) using and controlling parenterally administered experimental drugs;

(6) using drugs that cause tissue necrosis upon extravasation;

(7) handling and disposing of biohazardous material, antineoplastic agents, and infectious materials;

(8) using precision volume chambers, electronic infusion devices, and flow control devices;

(9) assuring a product is free of particulate matter and cloudiness;

(10) administering blood and blood products to assure

(A) viability, temperature stability, and prevention of contamination; and

(B) registered nurse or physician attendance; and

(11) providing care for pediatric patients that describe the

(A) amount and specifications of parenteral fluid or medication to be administered, as determined by age, body surface, weight, intake, and output; and

(B) type and use of control devices. (c) The home health agency shall ensure that employees, including contract personnel, who administer enteral medication or blood products have

(1) any license required under AS 08 and are authorized to penetrate the skin and insert intravenous devices and administer medications;

(2) documented training and skills in

(A) intravenous insertion techniques;

(B) parenteral administration;

(C) line and site management; and

(D) use of equipment. (d) The home health agency shall document the following information in each patient’s