Q. Can resident trainees (residents) perform the site marking?
A. An organization may consider allowing residents to perform site marking if all of the following are true:
- The resident is permitted by the residency program and by the hospital or other accredited organization to perform the surgical or non-surgical invasive procedure
- The resident will be present during the procedure and actively involved
It is each organization’s responsibility to develop policies and/or procedures for other situations where individuals who are not licensed independent practitioners and trainees may perform site marking. This must be based upon the scope of practice in the given state and within the organization, as well as considering individual job descriptions and competencies.