Question
Is the licensed practical nurse (LPN) allowed to delegate COVID-19 testing to the nursing assistant-registered/nursing assistant certified (NA-R/NA-C), home care aide-certified (HCA-C), medical assistant-registered/medical assistant/certified (cont.)
Answer
Is the licensed practical nurse (LPN) allowed to delegate COVID-19 testing to the nursing assistant-registered/nursing assistant certified (NA-R/NA-C), home care aide-certified (HCA-C), medical assistant-registered/medical assistant/certified (MA-R/MA-C), or non-credentialed staff?
No. The LPN cannot delegate COVID-19 testing or other tasks to the NA-R/NA-C, HCA-C, MA-R/MA-C, or non-credentialed staff.
FAQ Category
Nursing Delegation
Audience