Is the nursing assistant-registered/nursing-assistant-certified (NA-R/NA-C) protected under the “Good Samaritan” law if they choose to administer injectable emergency medications such as glucagon or injectable epinephrine to a patient during hours (Cont.)

Is the nursing assistant-registered/nursing-assistant-certified (NA-R/NA-C) protected under the “Good Samaritan” law if they choose to administer injectable emergency medications such as glucagon or injectable epinephrine to a patient during hours of employment?

RCW 4.24.300: Immunity from Liability for Certain Types of Medical Care, commonly referred to as the “Good Samaritan” law provides protection for individuals who are not compensated to provide emergency care. The NA-R/NA-C is not covered under the “Good Samaritan” law if giving care during regular employment and receiving compensation for giving this care. In addition, with limited exceptions, nurse delegation is never allowed for tasks that require piercing of the skin.