Respiratory Care Board of California s (RCB s) legislation (SB 1451 . . . It is critical to note that LVNs are not independent practitioners They must work under the direction of a licensed physician surgeon or a Registered Nurse (RN) As such, they do not make diagnostic or treatment decisions, unless a patient’s life is in danger
Impact on LVNs - rcb. ca. gov The Respiratory Care Board (RCB) has adopted a regulation at California Code of Regulations, title 16 (CCR), section 1399 365 that defines which respiratory tasks and services may be performed without a respiratory assessment
To: Respiratory Care Board of California Subject: Concerns about . . . LVNs to provide respiratory support may no longer be equipped to manage patients with even moderate respiratory needs The inability to receive medically necessary care in the post-acute care or home and community setting will lead to harm
New Regulation Impacting LVN Scope of Practice - LinkedIn The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) has announced a new regulation adopted by the Respiratory Care Board of California (RCB) that changes the scope of practice for
Scope of Practice, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), 30114 LVNs are responsible for knowing their legal scope of practice as defined by the Vocational Nursing Practice Act and as delineated in this policy The LVN is responsible for maintaining clinical competence with regards to these skills and activities expected of an LVN
New CA Regulation Bans LVNs from Respiratory Care Tasks 16 Cal Code Regs Sec 1399 365 bans Licensed Vocational Nurses from respiratory care tasks they have historically performed, including oxygen tank adjustments, assisting patients with their BiPAP and CPAP masks, and tracheal airway suctioning These tasks must now be performed by a registered nurse (RN) or respiratory care therapist
Understanding Californias New Regulation on Basic Respiratory Tasks . . . However, as of now, this bill has not been enacted into law The implementation of California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Section 1399 365, effective October 1, 2025, provides a clear framework for LVNs regarding the performance of basic respiratory tasks